numb vs blunt
blunt vs numbnumb and blunt both are adjectives.
numb and blunt both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| numb | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| blunt | No | Yes | Yes | No |
As verbs,
numb and blunt
are synonyms defined as:
- numb and blunt: make numb or insensitive
| numb (adjective) | blunt (adjective) |
|---|---|
| so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified | characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion |
| lacking sensation | used of a knife or other blade; not sharp |
| (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive | having a broad or rounded end |
| devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment |
| numb (verb) | blunt (verb) |
|---|---|
| make numb or insensitive | make less sharp |
| make less intense | |
| make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation | |
| make dull or blunt | |
| make numb or insensitive |
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