reverse vs blow

reverse and blow both are nouns.

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

As nouns, reverse and blow are synonyms defined as:

reverse and blow: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Other synonyms of reverse include black eye, reversal, setback.

reverse (noun)	blow (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction	a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
turning in the opposite direction	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed	street names for cocaine
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design	an impact (as from a collision)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a relation of direct opposition	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a strong current of air

reverse (adjective)	blow (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

reverse (verb)	blow (verb)
change to the contrary	exhale hard
turn inside out or upside down	free of obstruction by blowing air through
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of	melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
rule against	burst suddenly
cancel officially	shape by blowing
	show off
	cause to be revealed and jeopardized
	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