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BLUNTER

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Blunter.

Blunter - 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)
candidforthrightfrankfree-spokenoutspokenplainspokenpoint-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder

Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Example: "The blunt truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crudestark

Blunter - as a verb

Make less intense

Example: "Blunted emotions"

Make numb or insensitive

Example: "The shock numbed her senses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benumbdullnumb

Make dull or blunt

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dull

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)
deaden
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blunter - as an adjective

Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.

Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.

Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.

Example: "The blunt admission that he had never liked my company"

Hard to impress or penetrate.

Slow or deficient in feeling: insensitive.

Example Sentences

"He preferred using a blunter knife for cutting vegetables."
"The blunter pencil made it more difficult to write."
"The blunter end of the stick was used to stir the pot."
"The blunter blade of the scissors made it harder to cut paper."
"She used a blunter needle to stitch the fabric together."
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Word Game Points

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

BLUNTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BLUNTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blunter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLUNTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BLUNTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blunter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLUNTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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