Synonyms for blowup
ˈbloʊˌʌpblowup

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1. explosion, detonation, blowupnoun

   a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

   Synonyms:
   detonation, outburst, enlargement, gush, plosion, magnification, explosion, effusion, ebullition, burst

2. effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullitionnoun

   an unrestrained expression of emotion

   Synonyms:
   detonation, outburst, outpouring, enlargement, gush, tumultuous disturbance, explosion, effusion, magnification, flush, flare-up, ebullition, burst

3. enlargement, blowup, magnificationnoun

   a photographic print that has been enlarged

   Synonyms:
   detonation, outburst, elaboration, enlargement, gush, magnification, explosion, effusion, overstatement, expansion, exaggeration, ebullition

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1. • Discharge
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How to use blowup in a sentence?

1. Elizabeth Warren:

   We need transparency and strong oversight to ensure that the next hedge fund blowup doesn't take the economy down with it.

2. Doug Guthrie:

   Since the blowup with Alibaba over the last year, it is clear that the Chinese government wants to send a very clear message to all tech companies operating in China, if Doug Guthrie want to operate safely and securely in China today, Doug Guthrie must be an ally of the Chinese government.