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To enlarge an object, typically by inflating it
“Let's blow up some balloons for the party.”
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.”
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.”
To arise or break out suddenly
“A huge argument would suddenly blow up between the two patrons.”
To magnify the importance or significance of
“We don't need to blow up this matter any more than it needs to be.”
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.”
To severely reprimand or criticize someone
To demolish completely
To give greater praise than due
To bombard with bombs or artillery
To make (something) appear larger, typically by means of a (device with a) lens
To diminish the confidence or courage of
To cause to become angry
(puff up) To promote with exaggerated or false praise
To burn with a sudden intensity
To disprove a statement, theory or belief
To cause to break open or into pieces
To become excitedly upset or angry
To go, or cause to go, insane or as if insane
To break up into small pieces as the result of impact
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