A natural movement or current of air

• air

  1. Aircraft:
  2. The general environment or condition, as in attitudes and ideas:
  3. A movement of air; breeze; wind

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  1. Aircraft:
  2. The general environment or condition, as in attitudes and ideas:
  3. A movement of air; breeze; wind

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• blow

  1. An unexpected shock or calamity.
  2. The state of blossoming:
  3. A mass of blossoms:

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  1. An unexpected shock or calamity.
  2. The state of blossoming:
  3. A mass of blossoms:

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• breeze

  1. A substance left when coke, coal, or charcoal is burned or processed: it is used as a filler for concrete, etc.
  2. Small pieces of coke or coal with a diameter of 1.27 cm (.5 in) or less
  3. A light current of air; wind, esp. a gentle wind

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  1. A substance left when coke, coal, or charcoal is burned or processed: it is used as a filler for concrete, etc.
  2. Small pieces of coke or coal with a diameter of 1.27 cm (.5 in) or less
  3. A light current of air; wind, esp. a gentle wind

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• gust

  1. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  2. A sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, sound, etc.
  3. A sudden, strong rush of air or wind

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  1. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  2. A sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, sound, etc.
  3. A sudden, strong rush of air or wind

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• wind

  1. Moving air, especially a natural and perceptible movement of air parallel to or along the ground.
  2. The direction from which a movement of air comes:
  3. Air in motion

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  1. Moving air, especially a natural and perceptible movement of air parallel to or along the ground.
  2. The direction from which a movement of air comes:
  3. Air in motion

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• zephyr

  1. Anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric
  2. A gentle breeze.
  3. Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze

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  1. Anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric
  2. A gentle breeze.
  3. Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze

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• gale

  1. (Archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  2. (Archaic) A breeze
  3. A strong wind

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  1. (Archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  2. (Archaic) A breeze
  3. A strong wind

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An earsplitting, explosive noise

• bang

  1. (Slang) A sense of excitement; a thrill:
  2. A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding
  3. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:

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  1. (Slang) A sense of excitement; a thrill:
  2. A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding
  3. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:

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• boom

  1. A deep resonant sound, as of an explosion.
  2. A long beam extending as from an upright to lift or carry something and guide it as needed
  3. A booming sound, as of thunder, heavy guns, etc.

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  1. A deep resonant sound, as of an explosion.
  2. A long beam extending as from an upright to lift or carry something and guide it as needed
  3. A booming sound, as of thunder, heavy guns, etc.

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• roar

  1. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
  2. A loud burst of laughter
  3. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.

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  1. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
  2. A loud burst of laughter
  3. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.

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• thunder

  1. The sound that follows a flash of lightning, caused by the sudden heating and expansion of air by electrical discharge
  2. The crashing or booming sound produced by rapidly expanding air along the path of the electrical discharge of lightning.
  3. A sound that resembles or suggests thunder.

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  1. The sound that follows a flash of lightning, caused by the sudden heating and expansion of air by electrical discharge
  2. The crashing or booming sound produced by rapidly expanding air along the path of the electrical discharge of lightning.
  3. A sound that resembles or suggests thunder.

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A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves

• blowout

  1. The act or result of blowing out
  2. (Slang, sports) A sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt. Often occurs when one team is superior to the other.
  3. (Geology) A sandy depression in a sand dune ecosystem caused by the removal of sediments by wind.

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  1. The act or result of blowing out
  2. (Slang, sports) A sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt. Often occurs when one team is superior to the other.
  3. (Geology) A sandy depression in a sand dune ecosystem caused by the removal of sediments by wind.

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• blowup

  1. An outburst of temper.
  2. (Informal) An angry or hysterical outburst
  3. An explosion.

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  1. An outburst of temper.
  2. (Informal) An angry or hysterical outburst
  3. An explosion.

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• burst

  1. The result of a bursting; break; rupture
  2. The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.
  3. An abrupt, intense increase; a rush:

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  1. The result of a bursting; break; rupture
  2. The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.
  3. An abrupt, intense increase; a rush:

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• detonation

  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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• explosion

  1. A sudden, great increase:
  2. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
  3. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.

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  1. A sudden, great increase:
  2. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
  3. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.

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• fulmination

  1. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.

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  1. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.

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A big, exuberant party

• celebration

  1. The act or an instance of celebrating
  2. That which is done to celebrate

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  1. The act or an instance of celebrating
  2. That which is done to celebrate

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• shindig

  1. A festive party, often with dancing.
  2. Noisy party or festivities.

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  1. A festive party, often with dancing.
  2. Noisy party or festivities.

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• shindy

  1. Shindig
  2. (Slang) An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot.
  3. (US, dialect, dated) A fancy or liking.

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  1. Shindig
  2. (Slang) An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot.
  3. (US, dialect, dated) A fancy or liking.

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• bash

  1. (Informal) A heavy, crushing blow.
  2. (Informal) A violent blow
  3. (Slang) A celebration; a party.

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  1. (Informal) A heavy, crushing blow.
  2. (Informal) A violent blow
  3. (Slang) A celebration; a party.

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• blowout

  1. (Slang, sports) A sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt. Often occurs when one team is superior to the other.
  2. (Informal) A large party or other social affair:
  3. (Slang) A party, banquet, or celebration

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  1. (Slang, sports) A sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt. Often occurs when one team is superior to the other.
  2. (Informal) A large party or other social affair:
  3. (Slang) A party, banquet, or celebration

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To release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise

• blow

  1. To blossom
  2. To bloom or cause to bloom.

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  1. To blossom
  2. To bloom or cause to bloom.

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• burst

  1. To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.
  2. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:
  3. To come apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure; fly into pieces; break open or out; explode

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  1. To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.
  2. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:
  3. To come apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure; fly into pieces; break open or out; explode

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• detonate

  1. To explode violently and noisily
  2. To cause (a bomb, dynamite, etc.) to explode

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  1. To explode violently and noisily
  2. To cause (a bomb, dynamite, etc.) to explode

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• explode

  1. (Golf) To hit (a ball) from a sand trap with an explosion shot
  2. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space:
  3. To cause to change suddenly and violently from a solid or liquid to a quickly expanding gas

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  1. (Golf) To hit (a ball) from a sand trap with an explosion shot
  2. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space:
  3. To cause to change suddenly and violently from a solid or liquid to a quickly expanding gas

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• fire

  1. To become ignited; flame up:
  2. To bake or dry by heating, as in a kiln:
  3. (--- Informal) To throw or propel with force and speed:

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  1. To become ignited; flame up:
  2. To bake or dry by heating, as in a kiln:
  3. (--- Informal) To throw or propel with force and speed:

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• fulminate

  1. To cause to explode.
  2. To shout forth (denunciations, decrees, etc.)
  3. To issue (a denunciation, for example) thunderously.

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  1. To cause to explode.
  2. To shout forth (denunciations, decrees, etc.)
  3. To issue (a denunciation, for example) thunderously.

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• go off

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• touch off

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To make an earsplitting explosive noise

• bang

  1. Hard, noisily, and suddenly
  2. Suddenly; abruptly:
  3. Exactly; precisely:

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  1. Hard, noisily, and suddenly
  2. Suddenly; abruptly:
  3. Exactly; precisely:

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• boom

  1. To go rapidly along; move with speed or vigor
  2. To move or position using a crane:
  3. To utter or give forth with a deep, resonant sound:

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  1. To go rapidly along; move with speed or vigor
  2. To move or position using a crane:
  3. To utter or give forth with a deep, resonant sound:

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• roar

  1. To laugh loudly or excitedly.
  2. To move while making a loud noise:
  3. To utter in or express with a loud, deep sound

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  1. To laugh loudly or excitedly.
  2. To move while making a loud noise:
  3. To utter in or express with a loud, deep sound

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• thunder

  1. To move while making a loud noise:
  2. To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.
  3. To strike, drive, etc. with the sound or violence of thunder

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  1. To move while making a loud noise:
  2. To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.
  3. To strike, drive, etc. with the sound or violence of thunder

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To spoil or destroy

• blight

  1. To suffer blight
  2. To cause (a plant, for example) to undergo blight.
  3. To have a deleterious effect on; ruin.

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  1. To suffer blight
  2. To cause (a plant, for example) to undergo blight.
  3. To have a deleterious effect on; ruin.

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• dash

  1. To add an enlivening or altering element to:
  2. To splash; bespatter:
  3. To drink hastily. Often used with down :

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  1. To add an enlivening or altering element to:
  2. To splash; bespatter:
  3. To drink hastily. Often used with down :

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• nip

  1. To check or cut off the growth or development of:
  2. To drink (liquor) in nips
  3. To move quickly; dart.

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  1. To check or cut off the growth or development of:
  2. To drink (liquor) in nips
  3. To move quickly; dart.

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An explosion

• burst

  1. The result of a bursting; break; rupture
  2. The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.
  3. An abrupt, intense increase; a rush:

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  1. The result of a bursting; break; rupture
  2. The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.
  3. An abrupt, intense increase; a rush:

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• eruption

  1. An instance of erupting.
  2. An appearance of a rash or blemish on the skin.
  3. The act or process of erupting.

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  1. An instance of erupting.
  2. An appearance of a rash or blemish on the skin.
  3. The act or process of erupting.

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• detonation

  1. An explosion.
  2. The act of exploding.

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  1. An explosion.
  2. The act of exploding.

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A sudden force of wind

• gust

  1. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  2. A sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, sound, etc.
  3. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

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  1. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  2. A sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, sound, etc.
  3. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

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• gale

  1. (Archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  2. (--- Meteorol.) A wind ranging in speed from 32 to 63 miles per hour
  3. A strong wind

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  1. (Archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  2. (--- Meteorol.) A wind ranging in speed from 32 to 63 miles per hour
  3. A strong wind

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• draft

  1. (Hydraulics) The size of an opening for the flow of water
  2. A device that regulates the flow or circulation of air.
  3. The act or instance of closely following a race car, truck, etc. to avoid wind resistance and conserve fuel

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  1. (Hydraulics) The size of an opening for the flow of water
  2. A device that regulates the flow or circulation of air.
  3. The act or instance of closely following a race car, truck, etc. to avoid wind resistance and conserve fuel

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• wind

  1. Breath, especially normal or adequate breathing; respiration:
  2. The direction from which a movement of air comes:
  3. The direction from which a wind blows

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  1. Breath, especially normal or adequate breathing; respiration:
  2. The direction from which a movement of air comes:
  3. The direction from which a wind blows

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A loud sound

• roar

  1. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
  2. A loud burst of laughter
  3. A loud, deep, rumbling sound, as of a lion or bull, a person in pain, a cheering crowd, etc.

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  1. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
  2. A loud burst of laughter
  3. A loud, deep, rumbling sound, as of a lion or bull, a person in pain, a cheering crowd, etc.

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• din

  1. A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.
  2. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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  1. A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.
  2. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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• bang

  1. A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding
  2. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
  3. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:

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  1. A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding
  2. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
  3. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:

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• blare

  1. Dazzling, often garish, brilliance.
  2. A loud, strident noise.
  3. (Usually singular) A loud sound.

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  1. Dazzling, often garish, brilliance.
  2. A loud, strident noise.
  3. (Usually singular) A loud sound.

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An explosive charge

• gunpowder

  1. Gunpowder tea
  2. An explosive powder, esp. a blackish mixture of sulfur, potassium nitrate, and charcoal, used as a charge in cartridges, shells, etc., for blasting, in fireworks, etc.

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  1. Gunpowder tea
  2. An explosive powder, esp. a blackish mixture of sulfur, potassium nitrate, and charcoal, used as a charge in cartridges, shells, etc., for blasting, in fireworks, etc.

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• tnt

  1. Trinitrotoluene
  2. A yellow crystalline aromatic compound, C₇ H₅ N₃ O₆ , used mainly as a high explosive.

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  1. Trinitrotoluene
  2. A yellow crystalline aromatic compound, C₇ H₅ N₃ O₆ , used mainly as a high explosive.

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• explosive

  1. (Phonet.) plosive
  2. A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes explosion.
  3. A substance that can explode, as gunpowder

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  1. (Phonet.) plosive
  2. A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes explosion.
  3. A substance that can explode, as gunpowder

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• dynamite

  1. Something exceptionally dangerous:
  2. A powerful explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into some absorbent, such as ammonium nitrate and wood pulp
  3. Any of a class of powerful explosives composed of nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate dispersed in an absorbent medium with a combustible dope, such as wood pulp, and an antacid, such as calcium carbonate, used in blasting and mining.

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  1. Something exceptionally dangerous:
  2. A powerful explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into some absorbent, such as ammonium nitrate and wood pulp
  3. Any of a class of powerful explosives composed of nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate dispersed in an absorbent medium with a combustible dope, such as wood pulp, and an antacid, such as calcium carbonate, used in blasting and mining.

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*Fun

• excitement

  1. Something that excites:
  2. The condition of being excited.
  3. An exciting or being excited; agitation

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  1. Something that excites:
  2. The condition of being excited.
  3. An exciting or being excited; agitation

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• amusement

  1. The condition of being amused
  2. Something that amuses or entertains; entertainment
  3. (Countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.

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  1. The condition of being amused
  2. Something that amuses or entertains; entertainment
  3. (Countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.

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• good-time

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To shatter by explosion

• blow up

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• dynamite

  1. To blow up, shatter, or otherwise destroy with dynamite.
  2. To blow up or destroy with dynamite

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  1. To blow up, shatter, or otherwise destroy with dynamite.
  2. To blow up or destroy with dynamite

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• detonate

  1. To cause (a bomb, dynamite, etc.) to explode
  2. To explode violently and noisily

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  1. To cause (a bomb, dynamite, etc.) to explode
  2. To explode violently and noisily

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To ruin

• blight

  1. To cause (a plant, for example) to undergo blight.
  2. To have a deleterious effect on; ruin.
  3. To suffer blight

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  1. To cause (a plant, for example) to undergo blight.
  2. To have a deleterious effect on; ruin.
  3. To suffer blight

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• shatter

  1. To cause the destruction or ruin of; destroy:
  2. To break into pieces; smash or burst:
  3. To break or burst into pieces suddenly, as with a blow

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  1. To cause the destruction or ruin of; destroy:
  2. To break into pieces; smash or burst:
  3. To break or burst into pieces suddenly, as with a blow

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• annihilate

  1. To kill
  2. To destroy completely:
  3. To consider or cause to be of no importance or without effect; nullify

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  1. To kill
  2. To destroy completely:
  3. To consider or cause to be of no importance or without effect; nullify

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• wreck

  1. To bring to ruin or disaster; overthrow; thwart; defeat
  2. To cause the destruction of in a collision:
  3. To suffer destruction or ruin; become wrecked:

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  1. To bring to ruin or disaster; overthrow; thwart; defeat
  2. To cause the destruction of in a collision:
  3. To suffer destruction or ruin; become wrecked:

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To make a loud sound

• blare

  1. To proclaim loudly and flamboyantly:
  2. To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
  3. To sound out with loud, harsh, trumpetlike tones

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  1. To proclaim loudly and flamboyantly:
  2. To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
  3. To sound out with loud, harsh, trumpetlike tones

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• boom

  1. To increase suddenly in size, importance, activity, etc.; undergo swift, vigorous growth; flourish
  2. To speak or indicate with such a sound
  3. To utter or give forth with a deep, resonant sound:

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  1. To increase suddenly in size, importance, activity, etc.; undergo swift, vigorous growth; flourish
  2. To speak or indicate with such a sound
  3. To utter or give forth with a deep, resonant sound:

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• trumpet

  1. To give forth a resounding call.
  2. To sound on a trumpet
  3. (Music) To play a trumpet.

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  1. To give forth a resounding call.
  2. To sound on a trumpet
  3. (Music) To play a trumpet.

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