blasting

/ˈblæstɪŋ/
/ˈblæstɪŋ/
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Definitions of blasting
  1. adjective
    unpleasantly loud and penetrating
    “shut our ears against the blasting music from his car radio”
    synonyms: blaring
    loud
    characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
  2. adjective
    causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
    “the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit”
    “the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces”
    synonyms: ruinous
    destructive
    causing destruction or much damage
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