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blow vs insufflate

insufflate vs blow

blow is a noun but insufflate is not a noun.

blow and insufflate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
insufflate No No Yes No
As verbs, insufflate is a hyponym of blow; that is, insufflate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:
  • blow: exhale hard
  • insufflate: blow or breathe hard on or into
Other hyponyms of blow include gasp, heave, pant, puff, chuff, huff, puff.
blow (noun) insufflate (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
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) insufflate (verb)
exhale hard blow or breathe hard on or into
free of obstruction by blowing air through treat by blowing a powder or vapor into a bodily cavity
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable breathe or blow onto as a ritual or sacramental act, especially so as to symbolize the action of the Holy Spirit
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
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