Synonyms for Blow up
Top synonyms for “blow up”: aggrandise, aggrandize, amplify, blow a fuse, blow one's stack, combust, detonate, dramatise, and 24 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)make large“blow up an image”
- (verb)to swell or cause to enlarge“Her faced puffed up from the drugs”
- (verb)fill with gas or air“inflate a balloons”
- (verb)exaggerate or make bigger“The charges were inflated”
- (verb)burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction“the bomb detonated at noon”
- (verb)cause to burst with a violent release of energy“We exploded the nuclear bomb”
- (verb)add details to
- (verb)get very angry and fly into a rage“The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "blow up"?
Common synonyms for "blow up" include aggrandise, aggrandize, amplify, blow a fuse, blow one's stack, combust. Our thesaurus lists 32 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "blow up"?
Antonyms for "blow up" include reduce. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "blow up" mean?
make large Example: "blow up an image"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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