blowup vs cry

blowup and cry both are nouns.

blowup is not a verb while cry is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blowup	Yes	No	No	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

blowup: an unrestrained expression of emotion
cry: a fit of weeping

Other hyponyms of blowup include acting out, explosion, flare.

blowup (noun)	cry (noun)
a photographic print that has been enlarged	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
an unrestrained expression of emotion	a fit of weeping
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

blowup (verb)	cry (verb)
	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
	bring into a particular state by crying
	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

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