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POINT-BLANK Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word point-blank. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word point-blank. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for POINT-BLANK

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bluntly
adverbadv
adverb

• in a blunt direct manner

directly
adverbadv
adverb

• without deviation

• without anyone or anything intervening

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

expressly
adverbadv
adverb

• with specific intentions; for the express purpose

squarely
adverbadv
adverb

• directly and without evasion; not roundabout

• in a straight direct way

• firmly and solidly

• in a square shape

• with firmness and conviction; without compromise

straight
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no deviations

• (of hair) having no waves or curls

• characterized by honesty and fairness

• no longer coiled

• free from curves or angles

noun

• a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

• a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)

• a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

adverb

• without deviation

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

• in a straight line; in a direct course

adjective satellite

• successive (without a break)

• erect in posture

• in keeping with the facts

• neatly arranged; not disorderly

• not homosexual

• accurately fitted; level

• without evasion or compromise

• (of an alcoholic drink) without water

• following a correct or logical method

• rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

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

candid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

• openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

forthright
adjectiveadj
adverb

• directly and without evasion; not roundabout

adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

frank
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

• a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

• device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.

adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• clearly manifest; evident

verb

• stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

• exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

free-spoken
adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

outspoken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

plainspoken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• using simple and direct language

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

straight-from-the-shoulder
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Alternatives for BLUNTLY

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