blast

Definition

  • noun: a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully
  • noun: a violent gust of wind
  • verb: to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive
  • verb: to make a vigorous attack
  • used to express anger or annoyance
  • synonyms: blare, blight, curse

Examples

  • Human rights groups have 'blasted' the government for its treatment of political prisoners.

  • The actual construction of the road will begin after 'blasting' is completed.

  • She got a 'blast' of reality when she returned to school in the fall.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Flares! - Potts? - Tony! This isn't working. We're going to have to overload the reactor and blast the roof. - Well, how are you going to do that? - You're going to do it. Go to the central console, open up all the circuits. When I get clear of the roof, (..)
    2008 Iron Man