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Meaning of blow out
The primary meaning of "blow out" is to extinguish a flame or to destroy or damage something.
Etymology of blow out
The phrase "blow out" originated in the 15th century, from the Old English words "blawan" meaning "to blow" and "out" meaning "away from"
Historically, the phrase was used to describe the act of extinguishing a flame by blowing on it
Over time, the phrase has evolved to include other meanings, such as destroying or damaging something, or canceling an event
Synonyms
extinguish
put out
snuff out
douse
quench
smother
suffocate
choke
stifle
suppress
quash
crush
demolish
destroy
annihilate
obliterate
erase
eliminate
cancel
terminate
end
cease
halt
stop
discontinue
abandon
give up
explode
burst
shatter
smash
break
rupture
puncture
deflate
pop
implode
collapse
crumple
fold
founder
sink
subside
decline
deteriorate
degenerate
worsen
aggravate
intensify
escalate
heighten
magnify
amplify
enlarge
expand
increase
swell
surge
flare
blaze
ignite
kindle
spark
fuel
fan
inflame
enkindle
Definitions
- To extinguish a flame, such as a candle or a fire, by blowing on it
- * To destroy or damage something, such as a tire or a fuse, by causing it to burst or fail
- * To cancel or postpone an event, such as a party or a meeting
Usage Examples
- The candle was blown out by the strong gust of wind
- * The tire blew out on the highway, causing the car to swerve
- * The party was blown out due to the bad weather