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Present participle for to enlarge an object, typically by inflating it
“Let's blow up some balloons for the party.”
Present participle for to explode, or cause to explode, usually into pieces
“He goes over there alone with a suitcase full of dynamite, steps over the Canadian line, and makes a futile, foolish, absurd attempt to blow up the bridge.”
Present participle for to rage or become very angry
“We were playing terribly, and it was obvious that our coach would blow up at the next time out.”
Present participle for to arise or break out suddenly
“A huge argument would suddenly blow up between the two patrons.”
Present participle for to magnify the importance or significance of
“We don't need to blow up this matter any more than it needs to be.”
Present participle for to extol or praise effusively, and typically excessively
“Packer has taken great pains to blow up the benefits of building casinos, but he is off the mark.”
Present participle for to severely reprimand or criticize someone
Present participle for to demolish completely
Present participle for to bombard with bombs or artillery
Present participle for to make (something) appear larger, typically by means of a (device with a) lens
Present participle for to cause to become angry
(puff up) Present participle for to promote with exaggerated or false praise
Present participle for to burn with a sudden intensity
Present participle for to disprove a statement, theory or belief
Present participle for to cause to break open or into pieces
Present participle for to become excitedly upset or angry
Present participle for to go, or cause to go, insane or as if insane
Present participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
Present participle for to diminish the confidence or courage of
An increase in quantity, size, or degree
A violent shattering or blowing apart of something
The act, process or result of causing significant damage to something
(mass noun) An increase in size
The act of exaggerating or embellishing a statement or account
An instance of telling someone off, a reprimand or scolding
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