blow vs gush

blow and gush both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blow	Yes	No	Yes	No
gush	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gush is a hypernym of blow; that is, gush is a word with a broader meaning than blow:

Other hypernyms of blow include spirt, spout, spurt.

blow (noun)	gush (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon	an unrestrained expression of emotion
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air

blow (verb)	gush (verb)
exhale hard	praise enthusiastically
free of obstruction by blowing air through	issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable	gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming