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blunt
verb(blunt)
make numb or insensitive
Synonyms: benumb, dull, numb,
blunt
verb(blunt)
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Synonyms: deaden,
Examples:
Terror blunted her feelings.
blunt
adjective(blunt)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder,
Examples:
Blunt talking and straight shooting.
A blunt New England farmer.
blunt
adjective(blunt)
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Synonyms: crude, stark,
Examples:
The blunt truth.
blunt
verb(blunt)
make dull or blunt
Synonyms: dull,
blunt
adjective(blunt)
having a broad or rounded end
Examples:
Thick marks made by a blunt pencil.
blunt
verb(blunt)
make less intense
Examples:
Blunted emotions.
blunt
verb(blunt)
make less sharp
Examples:
Blunt the knives.
blunt
adjective(blunt)
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
Examples:
A blunt instrument.

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