“blow”

Definitions

• noun

  a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

  Synonyms: barnumize, accident, accomplishment, ache, achievement, aching, act, acta, action, adventure, amplify, anthesis

  • Example:“a blow on the head”

• noun

  an impact (as from a collision)

  Synonyms: bump

  • Example:“The bump threw him off the bicycle.”

• noun

  an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

  Synonyms: reverse, reversal, setback, black eye

• noun

  an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

  Synonyms: shock

  • Example:“It came as a shock to learn that he was injured.”

• noun

  a strong current of air

  Synonyms: gust, blast

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

• noun

  street names for cocaine

  Synonyms: coke, nose candy, snow, c