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поры́в — meaning in English

poryv

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English meaning

  • blast noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  • compulsion noun A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
  • fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  • gust noun A sudden, strong rush of wind.
  • impulse noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
  • scud verb To race along swiftly (especially used of clouds).

Senses

поры́в is used for these senses in English:

  • blast A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
  • compulsion An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
  • fit A sudden outburst of emotion.
  • gust A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  • gust (by extension) Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).
  • impulse A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
  • scud A gust of wind.

blast — full definition

  1. noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  2. noun A sudden strong gust of wind or air.
  3. noun An extremely enjoyable time.
  4. verb To blow something up or break it apart with explosives.
  5. verb To play something, especially music, extremely loudly.

compulsion — full definition

  1. noun A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
  2. noun The use of force or pressure to make someone act a certain way.

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