What is another word for blowout?
Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Blowout, a sudden or complete failure, can be described in a variety of ways. An explosion, burst, or eruption all describe a type of blowout. A breakdown or malfunction can refer to mechanical or equipment failure. A flop or fiasco describes a blowout of a social or entertainment event. A rout or a trouncing refer to a one-sided defeat in sports or politics. A landslide can describe a blowout win in an election, while a wipeout describes a complete failure. A catastrophe or disaster often describe terrible, unexpected events that can lead to a blowout. Essentially, there are many synonyms for the word blowout, and the one chosen will depend on context.
