blunt (verb)
21bluntly — blunt ► ADJECTIVE 1) lacking a sharp edge or point. 2) having a flat or rounded end. 3) uncompromisingly forthright in manner. ► VERB 1) make or become blunt. 2) weaken or reduce the force of. DERIVATIVES …
22bluntness — blunt ► ADJECTIVE 1) lacking a sharp edge or point. 2) having a flat or rounded end. 3) uncompromisingly forthright in manner. ► VERB 1) make or become blunt. 2) weaken or reduce the force of. DERIVATIVES …
23abate — verb (abated; abating) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French abatre to strike down more at rebate Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. a. to put an end to < abate a nuisance > …
24deaden — verb (deadened; deadening) Date: 1613 transitive verb 1. to impair in vigor or sensation ; blunt < deadened his enthusiasm > < deadened the pain > 2 …
25desensitise — verb 1. cause not to be sensitive The war desensitized many soldiers The photographic plate was desensitized • Syn: ↑desensitize • Ant: ↑sensitise, ↑sensitize (for: ↑ …
26sharpen — verb To make sharp Ant: blunt …
27obtund — verb /əbˈtʌnd,ɒbˈtʌnd,əbˈtənd,ɑbˈtʌnd/ To reduce the edge or effects of; to mitigate; to dull. the use of alcoholic decoctions which are given as medicines to allay pain, obtund nerve sensibility, to cure the little sufferer of his vital… …
28thump — verb 1》 hit heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement. ↘put down forcefully, noisily, or decisively. ↘(of a person s heart or pulse) beat or pulsate strongly. 2》 (thump something out) play a tune on a piano enthusiastically… …
29turn — verb 1》 move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis. ↘twist or sprain (an ankle). 2》 move into a different position, especially so as to face the opposite direction. ↘change or cause to change direction. ↘(of the… …
30embarrass — verb (T) 1 to make someone feel anxious, ashamed, or uncomfortable, especially in a social situation: The old woman s blunt questions embarrassed her, making her momentarily tongue tied. 2 to do something that causes problems for a government,… …
