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press out vs blow out

blow out vs press out

press out and blow out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press out No No Yes No
blow out No No Yes No
As verbs, blow out is a hypernym of press out; that is, blow out is a word with a broader meaning than press out:
  • press out: extinguish by crushing
  • blow out: put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Other hypernyms of press out include extinguish, quench, snuff out.
press out (verb) blow out (verb)
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
extinguish by crushing put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
press from a plastic erupt in an uncontrolled manner
Difference between press out and blow out

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