BLAZES

A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

Intense, direct light accompanied with heat.

"to seek shelter from the blaze of the sun"

The white or lighter-coloured markings on a horse's face.

"The palomino had a white blaze on its face."

To be on fire, especially producing bright flames.

"The campfire blazed merrily."

To send forth or reflect a bright light; shine like a flame.

To be conspicuous; shine brightly a brilliancy (of talents, deeds, etc.).

Publication; the act of spreading widely by report

To blow, as from a trumpet

To publish; announce publicly

To disclose; bewray; defame

Hell

"Where the blazes were you?"

Hellishly, extremely

"It gets blazes hot here in the summer."

Expression of frustration, shock, or both.