Blowup and Upheaval

Blowup

Blowup noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: the boss had another blowup when someone fouled up the copy machine
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Synonyms for Blowup

Upheaval and blowup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upheaval" instead a noun "Blowup".

Nearby Words: blow, blowout

Upheaval

Upheaval noun - A violent disturbance (as of the political or social order).

Blowup and upheaval are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blowup" instead a noun "Upheaval".

Nearby Words: upheaved, upheave, upheaving
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