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BLUNTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Blunting.

Blunting - as an adjective satellite

Having a broad or rounded end

Example: "Thick marks made by a blunt pencil"

Used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

Example: "A blunt instrument"

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Example: "Blunt talking and straight shooting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
candid10forthright20frank12free-spokenoutspoken15plainspoken19point-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder

Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Example: "The blunt truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crude8stark9

Blunting - as a verb

Make less intense

Example: "Blunted emotions"

Make numb or insensitive

Example: "The shock numbed her senses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benumb12dull5numb8

Make dull or blunt

Example: "Too much cutting dulls the knife's edge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dull5

Make less sharp

Example: "Blunt the knives"

Make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

Example: "Terror blunted her feelings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deaden8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blunting - as a noun

The process by which something is made blunt.

Example Sentences

"He was blunting the knife by repeatedly running it along a hard surface."
"The constant rubbing was blunting the pencil tip."
"The high-pitched noise was blunting his hearing."
"The medication was blunting his emotional responses."
"The constant exposure to violence was blunting her sensitivity."
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Word Game Points

Is BLUNTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blunting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLUNTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BLUNTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blunting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLUNTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BLUNTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blunting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLUNTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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