shrink vs blast

blast vs shrink

shrink and blast both are nouns.

shrink and blast both are verbs.

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

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

shrink: wither, as with a loss of moisture
blast: shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

Other hyponyms of shrink include atrophy, die back, die down, dry up, mummify.

shrink (noun)	blast (noun)
a physician who specializes in psychiatry	a very long fly ball
	intense adverse criticism
	an explosion (as of dynamite)
	a sudden very loud noise
	a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
	a strong current of air

shrink (verb)	blast (verb)
become smaller or draw together	shatter as if by explosion
reduce in size; reduce physically	shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
wither, as with a loss of moisture	criticize harshly or violently
decrease in size, range, or extent	use explosives on
draw back, as with fear or pain	fire a shot; release
	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 shrink and blast

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