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

  • (..) I can help you. You're making a mist... The injured jumper. You sent paramedics? They picked him up. The blast in that building was caused by Bomb Voyage who I caught robbing the vault. We might nab him if we set up a perimeter. - He got away? (..)
    2004 The Incredibles