BLOWING UP Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase blowing up. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BLOWING UP
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| shattering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of breaking something into small pieces adjective satellite • seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering | ||||||||
| bursting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • 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 | ||||||||
| detonating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | ||||||||
| erupting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • start abruptly • erupt or intensify suddenly • start to burn or burst into flames • break out • become active and spew forth lava and rocks • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • appear on the skin • become raw or open | ||||||||
| exploding | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst outward, usually with noise • show a violent emotional reaction • be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise • destroy by exploding • cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ • drive from the stage by noisy disapproval • show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
| berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a severe rebuke | ||||||||
