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blunt vs obtund

obtund vs blunt

blunt is an adjective but obtund is not an adjective.

blunt and obtund both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blunt No Yes Yes No
obtund No No Yes No
As verbs, obtund is a hyponym of blunt; that is, obtund 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
  • obtund: reduce the edge or violence of
Other hyponyms of blunt include petrify, break, damp, dampen, soften, weaken.
blunt (adjective) obtund (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) obtund (verb)
make less sharp reduce the edge or violence of
make less intense
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
make dull or blunt
make numb or insensitive
Difference between blunt and obtund

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