blow vs release

blow and release both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of blow include discharge, eject, exhaust, expel.

blow (noun)	release (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon	activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	the act of liberating someone or something
street names for cocaine	the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
an impact (as from a collision)	the act of allowing a fluid to escape
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise	a formal written statement of relinquishment
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating	(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
a strong current of air	merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
	a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
	an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
	a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
	euphemistic expressions for death
	a process that liberates or discharges something

blow (verb)	release (verb)
exhale hard	generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
free of obstruction by blowing air through	eliminate (a substance)
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable	make (assets) available
burst suddenly	prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
shape by blowing	release, as from one's grip
show off	let (something) fall or spill from a container
cause to be revealed and jeopardized	release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
allow to regain its breath	part with a possession or right
deposit eggs (of insects)	grant freedom to; free from confinement
be in motion due to some air or water current	make (information) available for publication
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