blunt | Definition of blunt

blunt

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of blunt

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene

Synonyms of blunt

benumb, cauterize, damp, dampen, deaden, dull, numb

Words Related to blunt

muffle, mute, tone (down)

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), lower, reduce, subdue

debilitate, enfeeble, weaken

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane

alleviate, ease, lighten

abate, moderate

Near Antonyms of blunt

amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen

animate, arouse, stimulate

Antonyms of blunt