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

  • (..) What it did to them, it did very fast. - How was it contracted? - I don't know. But it could be a serious health threat. These fossils weren't near the blast centre so they won't tell you much. Right. Why don't you check this out? - Where were these found? - I'll show you right on the map. (..)
    1998 The X Files