blunt - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

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

Synonyms

• blunt
• deaden

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

More specific

• break
• damp
• dampen
• obtund
• petrify
• soften
• weaken

Verb

make less sharp

Synonyms

• blunt

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

make less intense

Synonyms

• blunt

More generic

• weaken

Verb

make dull or blunt

Synonyms

• blunt
• dull

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

make numb or insensitive

Synonyms

• benumb
• blunt
• dull
• numb

More generic

• desensitise
• desensitize

Adjective

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Synonyms

• blunt
• crude
• stark

Related

• unconditional
• unconditioned

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• blunt
• candid
• forthright
• frank
• free-spoken
• outspoken
• plainspoken
• point-blank
• straight-from-the-shoulder

Related

• direct

Adjective

used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

Synonyms

• blunt

Related

• dull

Adjective

having a broad or rounded end

Synonyms

• blunt

Related

• pointless
• unpointed

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