blow-ups
Inflated photo prints
Blow-ups are enlargements of photographs or images, scaled up from the original: She ordered blow-ups of the wedding photos.
The term also means angry outbursts or explosive arguments: His blow-ups at work got him fired.
Additionally, blow-ups can be inflatable objects: The kids played with blow-ups in the pool.
Reasoned case or dispute
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
clash · row · spat · tiff · squabble · falling-out · scene · outburst
Sudden forceful burst
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
fireball · shockwave · debris · destruction · dynamite · grenade · TNT · C4
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
confrontation · clash · row · spat · tiff · squabble · falling-out · scene · outburst · tantrum
blast
Sudden forceful burst
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
combustion · fireball · shockwave · debris · destruction · dynamite · grenade · TNT · C4 · shrapnel
magnification
Degree of visual enlargement
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- enlargementIncrease in size
- expansionIncrease in scope
poster · print · oversized · life-size · jumbo · supersize · upscale · cropped · enhanced
balloon
Inflatable rubber sac
- inflatableExpandable by air
- zorbInflatable rolling sphere
- emotional volatilitymood swings, lability, volatility, dysregulation, ups and downs
- algebraic geometryvariety, varieties, scheme, schemes, divisor
blow-upsequanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
self-control · restraint · placidity · composure · serenity
blow-upsreconciliations
Restorations of friendly relations
compromises · mediations · de-escalations · cooling-off periods · truces
blow-upsreductions
Acts of lessening
miniaturizations · shrinkages · thumbnails · compressions · diminutions