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

  • (..) every night. Why do we have to... Please continue. The children look like burnt paper, black, not moving. Then the blast wave hits them... ...and they fly apart like leaves. Dreams about the end of the world are very common, Sarah. It's not a dream, you moron. It's real. (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day