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blow vs smash

smash vs blow

blow and smash both are nouns.

blow and smash both are verbs.

blow is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
smash Yes No Yes Yes
As nouns, smash is a hyponym of blow; that is, smash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:
  • blow: an impact (as from a collision)
  • smash: a vigorous blow
Other hyponyms of blow include jar, jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.
blow (noun) smash (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon the act of colliding with something
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth a conspicuous success
street names for cocaine a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
an impact (as from a collision) a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise a vigorous blow
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
blow (verb) smash (verb)
exhale hard break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
free of obstruction by blowing air through break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
burst suddenly hit with great force
shape by blowing collide or strike violently and suddenly
show off hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
cause to be revealed and jeopardized damage or destroy as if by violence
allow to regain its breath humiliate or depress completely
deposit eggs (of insects) hit violently
be in motion due to some air or water current reduce to bankruptcy
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
blow (adverb) smash (adverb)
with a loud crash
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