“blast”

Definitions

• noun

  a very long fly ball

  Synonyms: accurse, anathematize, attack, backfire, baffle, balk, bang, bark, barrage, bay, beat, bedlam

• noun

  a sudden very loud noise

  Synonyms: bang, clap, eruption, bam

• noun

  a strong current of air

  Synonyms: gust, blow

  • Example:“The tree was bent almost double by the gust.”

• noun

  an explosion (as of dynamite)

• noun

  a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

  Synonyms: good time

  • Example:“We had a good time at the party.”
  • Example:“Celebrating after the game was a blast.”

• noun

  intense adverse criticism

  Synonyms: fire, attack, flak, flack

  • Example:“Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party.”
  • Example:“The government has come under attack.”