Blow up

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VERB

explode, detonate, set off

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

enlarge, magnify

make large

flip one's lid, throw a fit, hit the roof, hit the ceiling, have kittens

get very angry and fly into a rage

embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize

add details to

detonate, explode

burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

inflate, expand, amplify

exaggerate or make bigger

inflate

fill with gas or air

puff, puff up, puff out

to swell or cause to enlarge

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