Blow up

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verb

To explode or destroy something or someone with an explosion.

The terrorists planned to blow up the building.
Visual representation of "blow up" - To explode or destroy something or someone with an explosion.

Often appears as...

  • blow up a building
  • blow up a car
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Visual representation of "blow up"
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Violent Imagery

Often signals strong, destructive actions or events, usually unexpected.

Illustration for Violent Imagery
The old factory blew up due to a gas leak.
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Conveys Importance

Used to highlight the severity or impact of a destruction or event.

Illustration for Conveys Importance
They had to blow up the old bridge for safety.
Visual representation of the word "Blow up"

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