blow vs puff

blow and puff both are nouns.

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

As nouns, blow and puff are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, puff is a hyponym of blow; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:

Other hyponyms of blow include bluster, sandblast, puff of air, whiff.

As verbs, puff is a hyponym of blow; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:

Other hyponyms of blow include gasp, heave, pant, chuff, huff, insufflate.

As verbs, puff is a hyponym of blow; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:

Other hyponyms of blow include crow, gloat, triumph.

blow (noun)	puff (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon	a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
street names for cocaine	bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
an impact (as from a collision)	a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise	thick cushion used as a seat
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating	exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a strong current of air	a light inflated pastry or puff shell
	a short light gust of air

blow (adjective)	puff (adjective)
	gathered for protruding fullness

blow (verb)	puff (verb)
exhale hard	breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
free of obstruction by blowing air through	blow hard and loudly
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable	to swell or cause to enlarge
burst suddenly	speak in a blustering or scornful manner
shape by blowing	praise extravagantly
show off	suck in or take (air)
cause to be revealed and jeopardized	smoke and exhale strongly
allow to regain its breath	make proud or conceited
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