Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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weaken | No | No | Yes | No |
blunt | No | Yes | Yes | No |
weaken (adjective) | blunt (adjective) |
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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) |
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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 |