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Another word for blow-up

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blow up

v.

To fill
pump up, puff up, swell, inflate; see fill 1.
To explode
erupt, rupture, burst, go off; see explode 1.
To destroy with explosives
bomb, dynamite, detonate; see attack 1, bomb, destroy 1.
To magnify
enlarge, enlarge on, exaggerate, overstate; see exaggerate, increase 1.
*To lose one's temper
become angry or enraged, rave, lose self-control; see rage 1.

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After a big blow-up, however, Alexa broke her connection with the Gatsby and decided to pursue Glam Fairy activities full time.
To avoid a blow-up that can put a job in jeopardy, take a break when things get too tense.
With blow-up and bounce equipment, batting cages and more to play with, you may have a difficult time recognizing the adults in the crowd.
The second event is the "Bro Your Boat" challenge where two teams float across a pool on a blow-up doll that they have to dress.
From affordable, kid-friendly items to designer furniture that will turn heads, there are lots of great blow-up pieces from which to choose.

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