knock vs blast

knock and blast both are nouns.

knock and blast both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
knock	Yes	No	Yes	No
blast	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
blast: criticize harshly or violently

Other hyponyms of knock include censure, criminate, reprimand, crucify, pillory, savage, admonish, reproof, reprove, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.

knock (noun)	blast (noun)
the act of hitting vigorously	a very long fly ball
negative criticism	intense adverse criticism
a vigorous blow	an explosion (as of dynamite)
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)	a sudden very loud noise
a bad experience	a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
	a strong current of air

knock (verb)	blast (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	shatter as if by explosion
knock against with force or violence	shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
rap with the knuckles	criticize harshly or violently
deliver a sharp blow or push	use explosives on
make light, repeated taps on a surface	fire a shot; release
sound like a car engine that is firing too early	hit with great force
	create by using explosives
	make with or as if with an explosion
	apply a draft or strong wind to to
	make a strident sound

Difference between knock and blast

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