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blow vs insufflation

insufflation vs blow

blow and insufflation both are nouns.

blow is a verb but insufflation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
insufflation Yes No No No
As nouns, insufflation is a hyponym of blow; that is, insufflation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:
  • blow: forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
  • insufflation: an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
blow (noun) insufflation (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth (medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity)
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) insufflation (verb)
exhale hard
free of obstruction by blowing air through
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
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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