BLAST Synonyms

• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

• symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

• (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

• a sudden very loud noise

• the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

• the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)

• an attack by dropping bombs

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of detonating an explosive

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of exploding or bursting

• a sudden great increase

• the noise caused by an explosion

• the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

• a sudden outburst

• a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

• a sudden very loud noise

• an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003

• a loud harsh or strident noise

• make a strident sound

• make a strident noise

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

• kill by nailing onto a cross

• treat cruelly

• hold within limits and control

• criticize harshly or violently

• the event of something burning (often destructive)

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

• a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

• a severe trial

• intense adverse criticism

• start firing a weapon

• cause to go off

• bake in a kiln so as to harden

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• go off or discharge

• drive out or away by or as if by fire

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• destroy by fire

• provide with fuel

• generate an electrical impulse

• become ignited

• start or maintain a fire in

• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

• intense adverse criticism

• artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

• intense adverse criticism

• artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

• a strong current of air

• horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

• a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

• a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

• attach something somewhere by means of nails

• take into custody

• hit with great force

• succeed in obtaining a position

• succeed at easily

• locate exactly

• complete a pass

• a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

• expose to ridicule or public scorn

• punish by putting in a pillory

• criticize harshly or violently

• a member of an uncivilized people

• a cruelly rapacious person

• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

• wild and menacing

• without civilizing influences

• marked by extreme and violent energy

• attack brutally and fiercely

• criticize harshly or violently