Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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point-blank | No | Yes | No | Yes |
blunt | No | Yes | Yes | No |
point-blank (adjective) | blunt (adjective) |
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close enough to go straight to the target | characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion |
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 |
point-blank (verb) | blunt (verb) |
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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 |
point-blank (adverb) | blunt (adverb) |
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in a direct and unequivocal manner |