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blunt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

make numb or insensitive

Type	Words
Synonyms	benumb, dull, numb
Type of	desensitize, desensitise

blunt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

Type	Words
Synonyms	deaden
Type of	modify, alter, change
Has types	damp, obtund, petrify, soften, weaken, break, dampen

Terror blunted her feelings.

blunt::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Type	Words
Synonyms	candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
Derivation	bluntness

blunt talking and straight shooting.

a blunt New England farmer.

blunt::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Type	Words
Synonyms	crude, stark

the blunt truth.

blunt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

make dull or blunt

Type	Words
Synonyms	dull
Type of	alter, change, modify

blunt::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

having a broad or rounded end

Type	Words
Derivation	bluntness

thick marks made by a blunt pencil.

blunt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

make less intense

Type	Words
Type of	weaken

blunted emotions.

blunt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

make less sharp

Type	Words
Type of	modify, change, alter

blunt the knives.

blunt::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

blunt

/blənt/

used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

Type	Words
Derivation	bluntness

a blunt instrument.