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blunt vs damp

damp vs blunt

blunt is not a noun while damp is a noun.

blunt and damp both are adjectives.

blunt and damp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blunt No Yes Yes No
damp Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, damp is a hyponym of blunt; that is, damp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blunt:
  • blunt: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
  • damp: lessen in force or effect
Other hyponyms of blunt include obtund, petrify, break, dampen, soften, weaken.
blunt (noun) damp (noun)
a slight wetness
blunt (adjective) damp (adjective)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion slightly wet
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
having a broad or rounded end
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
blunt (verb) damp (verb)
make less sharp lessen in force or effect
make less intense make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation restrain or discourage
make dull or blunt deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
Difference between blunt and damp

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