All Definitions for Blow
Below are all the dictionary definitions of blow:
1To produce an air current.
2To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
3To be propelled by an air current.
4To direct or move, usually of a person to a particular location.
5To create or shape by blowing.
6To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means.
7To clear of contents by forcing air through.
8To cause to make sound by blowing (as a musical instrument).
9To make a sound as a result of being blown.
10To exhale visibly through the spout the seawater which it has taken in while feeding.
11To burst or explode
12To occur suddenly
13To cause to explode, shatter, or be utterly destroyed.
14To cause the sudden destruction of.
15To suddenly fail or give way destructively.
16To melt away because of overcurrent, creating a gap in a wire, thus stopping a circuit from operating.
17To recklessly squander.
18To fail at
19To mess up
20To make a mistake in.
21To be very undesirable.
22To perform oral sex on (someone)
23To fellate.
24To leave, especially suddenly or in a hurry.
25To leave the Church of Scientology in an unauthorized manner.
26To make flyblown
27To defile or spoil, especially with fly eggs.
28(of a fly) To lay eggs
29To breed (in flesh or meat).
30To breathe hard or quick
31To pant
32To puff.
33To put out of breath
34To cause to blow from fatigue.
35To talk loudly
36Boast
37Brag.
38To slander, insult, critique or discredit (someone)
39To reprimand or scold (someone).
40To sing.
41To flatulate or defecate.
42A strong wind.
43A chance to catch one's breath.
44Powder cocaine.
45Cannabis.
46Heroin.
47A blowjob
48Fellatio.
49An instance of using high-pressure air to empty water from the ballast tanks of a submarine, increasing the submarine's buoyancy and causing it to surface.
50An instance of the act of striking or hitting.
51A sudden or forcible act or effort
52An assault.
53A damaging occurrence.
54An outcrop of quartz from surrounding rock, thought to indicate mineral deposits below.
55Synonym of button (“the punchy or suspenseful line of dialogue that concludes a scene”).
56To blossom
57To cause to bloom or blossom.
58A state of flowering
59A bloom.
60A display or mass of flowers
61A yield.
62A display of anything bright or brilliant.
63To blow from a gun (method of executing a person).
64To spread by report
65To publish
66To disclose.
67To inflate, as with pride
68To puff up.
69To expose, or inform on.
70Blue.
71A cut made to a sheep's fleece by a shearer using hand-shears.
72A surname.
About synonyms for blow
Finding the right synonym for blow helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To produce an air current.", blow has 2 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Puff is the most direct replacement in most situations. Bump works well in formal or professional contexts.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for blow, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.