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weaken vs blunt

blunt vs weaken

weaken is not an adjective while blunt is an adjective.

weaken and blunt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weaken No No Yes No
blunt No Yes Yes No
As verbs, blunt is a hyponym of weaken; that is, blunt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weaken:
  • weaken: lessen the strength of
  • blunt: make less intense
As verbs, blunt is a hypernym of weaken; that is, blunt is a word with a broader meaning than weaken:
  • weaken: lessen in force or effect
  • blunt: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Other hypernyms of weaken include deaden.
weaken (adjective) blunt (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
weaken (verb) blunt (verb)
become weaker make less sharp
lessen the strength of make less intense
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
lessen in force or effect make dull or blunt
destroy property or hinder normal operations make numb or insensitive
Difference between weaken and blunt

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