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Definition blunt in British English

blunt verb

[transitive] verb
/blʌnt/
1

to make something less strong, less effective, or less important

Example

The years had not blunted his keen intelligence.

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2

to make something less pointed or sharp

Example

Ken had blunted the blade by scraping it on the rocks.

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Definition blunt in British English