blow upon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To defame, discredit; make someone the subject of a scandal.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And thenne syre Gawayne made many men to blowe vpon syr launcelot / And all at ones they called hym fals recreaunt knyght.
"And then Sir Gawaine made many men to blow upon Sir Launcelot; and all at once they called him false recreant knight."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To inform against.
Register: dated, informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To take the bloom or freshness off something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “blow upon” mean?
To defame, discredit; make someone the subject of a scandal.
Is “blow upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.