Definition of Blunt

1. Verb. Make less intense. "Blunted emotions"

Generic synonyms: Weaken

2. Adjective. Having a broad or rounded end. "Thick marks made by a blunt pencil"
Similar to: Pointless, Unpointed
Derivative terms: Bluntness

3. Verb. Make numb or insensitive. "The performance is likely to blunt Sue"; "The shock numbed her senses"
Exact synonyms: Benumb, Dull, Numb
Generic synonyms: Desensitise, Desensitize

4. Adjective. Used of a knife or other blade; not sharp. "A blunt instrument"
Similar to: Dull
Derivative terms: Bluntness

5. Verb. Make dull or blunt. "Too much cutting dulls the knife's edge"
Exact synonyms: Dull
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Sharpen

6. Adjective. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. "A point-blank accusation"

7. Verb. Make less sharp. "Blunt the knives"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify

8. Adjective. Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment. "Facing the stark reality of the deadline"
Exact synonyms: Crude, Stark
Similar to: Unconditional, Unconditioned
Derivative terms: Starkness

9. Verb. Make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation. "Deaden a sound"
Exact synonyms: Deaden
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Obtund, Petrify, Break, Damp, Dampen, Soften, Weaken
Derivative terms: Deadening
Antonyms: Enliven

Definition of Blunt

1. a. Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp.

2. v. t. To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.

3. n. A fencer's foil.

Definition of Blunt

1. not sharp or pointed [adj BLUNTER, BLUNTEST] : BLUNTLY [adv] / to make blunt [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: blunt

Medical Definition of Blunt

1. 1. Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp. "The murderous knife was dull and blunt." (Shak) 2. Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; stupid; opposed to acute. "His wits are not so blunt." (Shak) 3. Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech. "Hiding his bitter jests in blunt behavior." "A plain, blunt man." 4. Hard to impress or penetrate. "I find my heart hardened and blunt to new impressions." (Pope) Blunt is much used in composition, as blunt-edged, blunt-sighted, blunt-spoken. Synonym: Obtuse, dull, pointless, curt, short, coarse, rude, brusque, impolite, uncivil. Origin: Cf. Prov. G. Bludde a dull or blunt knife, Dan. Blunde to sleep, Sw. & Icel. Blunda; or perh. Akin to E. Blind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blunt

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blunt-ended DNA
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