blow-up vs burst

blow-up

noun
  • An explosion (physical or emotional). 

  • An enlargement (e.g. of a photograph). 

adj
  • Inflatable; able to be blown up. 

burst

noun
  • The explosion of a bomb or missile. 

  • An act or instance of bursting. 

  • A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm. 

  • A sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display. 

verb
  • To cause to break from internal pressure. 

  • To break from internal pressure. 

  • To separate (printer paper) at perforation lines. 

  • To produce as an effect of bursting. 

  • To erupt; to change state suddenly as if bursting. 

  • To interrupt suddenly in a violent or explosive manner; to shatter. 

  • To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly. 

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