puff vs blow

puff and blow both are nouns.

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

As nouns, puff and blow are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, blow is a hypernym of puff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than puff:

Other hypernyms of puff include blast, gust.

As verbs, blow is a hypernym of puff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than puff:

As verbs, blow is a hypernym of puff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than puff:

As verbs, blow is a hypernym of puff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than puff:

Other hypernyms of puff include bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt.

puff (noun)	blow (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)	a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together	street names for cocaine
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin	an impact (as from a collision)
thick cushion used as a seat	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a light inflated pastry or puff shell	a strong current of air
a short light gust of air

puff (adjective)	blow (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness

puff (verb)	blow (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted	exhale hard
blow hard and loudly	free of obstruction by blowing air through
to swell or cause to enlarge	melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
speak in a blustering or scornful manner	burst suddenly
praise extravagantly	shape by blowing
suck in or take (air)	show off
smoke and exhale strongly	cause to be revealed and jeopardized
make proud or conceited	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