damp vs blunt
blunt vs dampdamp is a noun but blunt is not a noun.
damp and blunt both are adjectives.
damp and blunt both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| damp | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| blunt | No | Yes | Yes | No |
As verbs,
blunt is a hypernym of
damp; that is, blunt is a
word with a broader meaning than damp:
- damp: lessen in force or effect
- blunt: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Other hypernyms of damp include
deaden.
| damp (noun) | blunt (noun) |
|---|---|
| a slight wetness |
| damp (adjective) | blunt (adjective) |
|---|---|
| slightly wet | 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 |
| damp (verb) | blunt (verb) |
|---|---|
| lessen in force or effect | make less sharp |
| make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible | make less intense |
| restrain or discourage | make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation |
| deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | make dull or blunt |
| make numb or insensitive |
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