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blunt vs dull

dull vs blunt

blunt and dull both are adjectives.

blunt and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blunt No Yes Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
As verbs, blunt and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • blunt and dull: make dull or blunt
As verbs, blunt and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • blunt and dull: make numb or insensitive
Other synonyms of blunt include benumb, numb.
blunt (adjective) dull (adjective)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion not having a sharp edge or point
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp emitting or reflecting very little light
having a broad or rounded end lacking in liveliness or animation
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
blunt (verb) dull (verb)
make less sharp become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make less intense make less lively or vigorous
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation become less interesting or attractive
make dull or blunt make dull in appearance
make numb or insensitive make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
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