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

  synonym	candidforthrightfrankfree-spokenoutspokenplainspokenpoint-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder
  derivation	bluntness
  similar	direct

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

  derivation	bluntness
  similar	dull

• having a broad or rounded end

  derivation	bluntness
  similar	pointlessunpointed

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

  synonym	crudestark
  similar	unconditionalunconditioned

• make less sharp

  hypernym

  alterchangemodify

• make less intense

  hypernym

  weaken

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

  synonym	deaden
  hypernym	alterchangemodify
  hyponym	breakdampdampenobtundpetrifysoftenweaken

• make dull or blunt

  synonym	dull
  hypernym	alterchangemodify

• make numb or insensitive

  synonym	benumbdullnumb
  hypernym	desensitisedesensitize