blunt vs modify

blunt is an adjective but modify is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blunt	No	Yes	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of blunt; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than blunt:

Other hypernyms of blunt include alter, change.

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of blunt; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than blunt:

blunt: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of blunt include alter, change.

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of blunt; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than blunt:

Other hypernyms of blunt include alter, change.

blunt (adjective)	modify (adjective)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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)	modify (verb)
make less sharp	make less severe or harsh or extreme
make less intense	add a modifier to a constituent
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
make dull or blunt
make numb or insensitive