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Meaning of blew up
The primary meaning of "blew up" is to explode or to suddenly increase in size or amount.
Etymology of blew up
The phrase "blew up" originated from the verb "blow" which has its roots in Old English "blāwan" and is related to the Old Norse "blāsa" and Dutch "blazen", all of which carry the sense of moving air or breath.
Historically, the phrase has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of exploding or bursting, and its usage has expanded to include figurative meanings such as sudden increases or outbursts of emotion.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To explode or burst because of too much pressure or heat
- * To suddenly increase in size or amount
- * To become very angry or upset
Usage Examples
- The balloon blew up in her face when she added too much air.
- * The situation blew up into a major controversy after the news was released.
- * He blew up at his boss during the meeting, which was very unprofessional.
Antonyms
defused
calmed
soothed
alleviated
mitigated
reduced
decreased
diminished
lessened
minimized
subsided
receded
dissipated
vanished
disappeared
shrank
contracted
compressed
compacted
deflated