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dull vs blunt

blunt vs dull

dull and blunt both are adjectives.

dull and blunt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
blunt No Yes Yes No
As verbs, dull and blunt are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and blunt: make dull or blunt
As verbs, dull and blunt are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and blunt: make numb or insensitive
Other synonyms of dull include benumb, numb.
dull (adjective) blunt (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
emitting or reflecting very little light used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
lacking in liveliness or animation having a broad or rounded end
not keenly felt devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
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
dull (verb) blunt (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness make less sharp
make less lively or vigorous make less intense
become less interesting or attractive make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
make dull in appearance make dull or blunt
make dull or blunt make numb or insensitive
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
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