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1. (adj) blunt
having a broad or rounded end
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, indirect, pointed

2. (adj) blunt
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank
Antonyms: indirect, pointed, sharp, conditional

3. (adj) blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), open, point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank, vocal, heart-to-heart
Antonyms: indirect, pointed, sharp, conditional

4. (verb) blunt, crude(a), stark(a)
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Antonyms: pointed, indirect, conditional, sharp

5. (verb) blunt
make less intense
Synonyms: numb, deaden, benumb, dull
Antonyms: conditional, pointed, indirect, sharp

6. (verb) numb, benumb, blunt, dull
make numb or insensitive
Synonyms: benumb, tone down, mute, dull, deaden, numb, blunt, pall, damp, muffle, dampen
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, pointed, indirect

7. (verb) dull, blunt
make dull or blunt
Synonyms: benumb, blunt, tone down, mute, dull, deaden, numb, pall, damp, muffle, dampen
Antonyms: indirect, conditional, pointed, sharp

8. (verb) blunt
make less sharp
Synonyms: numb, deaden, benumb, dull
Antonyms: conditional, indirect, sharp, pointed

9. (verb) deaden, blunt
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Synonyms: benumb, dull, deaden, numb, blunt, girdle, damp, dampen
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, pointed, indirect

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