blow vs reverse

blow and reverse both are nouns.

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

As nouns, blow and reverse are synonyms defined as:

blow and reverse: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Other synonyms of blow include black eye, reversal, setback.

blow (noun)	reverse (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	turning in the opposite direction
street names for cocaine	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
an impact (as from a collision)	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating	a relation of direct opposition
a strong current of air

blow (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

blow (verb)	reverse (verb)
exhale hard	change to the contrary
free of obstruction by blowing air through	turn inside out or upside down
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
burst suddenly	rule against
shape by blowing	cancel officially
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