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Definition of Blow out
1. Verb. Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable. "The fuse blew"
Exact synonyms: Blow, Burn Out
Generic synonyms: Break, Break Down, Conk Out, Die, Fail, Give Out, Give Way, Go, Go Bad
Derivative terms: Blowout
Generic synonyms: Break, Break Down, Conk Out, Die, Fail, Give Out, Give Way, Go, Go Bad
Derivative terms: Blowout
2. Verb. Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights. "Snuff out the candles"
Exact synonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Snuff Out
Specialized synonyms: Stub, Douse, Put Out, Black Out
Derivative terms: Extinction, Extinguisher, Extinguishing, Quenching
Antonyms: Ignite
Specialized synonyms: Stub, Douse, Put Out, Black Out
Derivative terms: Extinction, Extinguisher, Extinguishing, Quenching
Antonyms: Ignite
3. Verb. Erupt in an uncontrolled manner. "The oil well blew out"