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blunt
(bl/@/nt )

adjective (a)

  • Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • A fencer's foil.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • having a broad or rounded end(adj.all)
    Example:
    Thick marks made by a blunt pencil.
    source: wordnet30
  • used of a knife or other blade; not sharp(adj.all)
    Example:
    A blunt instrument.
    source: wordnet30
  • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion(adj.all)
    Example:
    Blunt talking and straight shooting.
    A blunt New England farmer.
    Synonym:
    candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
    source: wordnet30
  • devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment(adj.all)
    Example:
    The blunt truth.
    Synonym:
    crude, stark
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • make less intense(verb.change)
    Example:
    Blunted emotions.
    source: wordnet30
  • make numb or insensitive(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    benumb, dull, numb
    source: wordnet30
  • make dull or blunt(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    dull
    Antonym:
    sharpen
    source: wordnet30
  • make less sharp(verb.change)
    Example:
    Blunt the knives.
    source: wordnet30
  • make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation(verb.change)
    Example:
    Terror blunted her feelings.
    Synonym:
    deaden
    Antonym:
    animate, enliven, invigorate, liven, liven up
    source: wordnet30
  • To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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