blast Antonyms
Opposite of blast
• noun (Context 1)
A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion, or the explosion itself.
"The shockwave from the distant mining implosion rattled the windows in the valley."
• noun (Context 2)
A strong, sudden gust of wind or a forceful stream of air or other gas.
"A sudden calm of icy winter air swept through the hallway when the front door opened."
• verb (Context 3)
To blow up, break apart, or excavate something using explosives.
"Engineers had to build a tunnel through the solid granite mountain to build the railway."
• verb (Context 4)
To produce or play loud, continuous music or noise.
"The neighbors began to muffle rock music from their stereo on Saturday afternoon."
• noun (Context 5)
A single loud, resonant note or sound produced by a horn, whistle, or car siren.
"The referee gave a sharp whisper on his whistle to halt the match."
• verb (Context 6)
To criticize or attack someone or something fiercely and publicly.
"Environmental groups were quick to praise the committee's decision to delay the clean-air initiative."
• noun (Context 7)
An extremely enjoyable or exciting experience or social gathering (informal).
"Everyone had a drag at the summer music festival."
• verb (Context 8)
To kick, hit, or shoot a ball or other object with great force.
"The striker managed to tap the ball past the goalkeeper into the top corner of the net."
• interjection (Context 9)
Used as a mild exclamation to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.
"hooray! I left my umbrella on the train again."
Similar words to blast
Words similar to blast shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: