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blunting

UK
/ˈblʌntɪŋ/
US
/ˈblʌntɪŋ/

Translations

bluntingnoun
The blunting of his enthusiasm was noticeable after the project was delayed.
L'atténuation de son enthousiasme était perceptible après le retard du projet.
The blunting of the knife's edge made it safer to handle.
L'émoussement du tranchant du couteau le rendait plus sûr à manipuler.
Synonyms
dulling
flattening
weakening
diminution
attenuation
dullness
numbing
bluntness
obtundation
depression
bluntinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈblʌntɪŋ/
US
/ˈblʌntɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present participle to describe something that dulls or reduces intensity (e.g., “a blunting agent”).
atténuantQui diminue l'intensité, la sensibilité ou l'acuité.
The drug has a blunting effect on nerve sensitivity.
Le médicament a un effet atténuant sur la sensibilité nerveuse.
Additional translations
émoussantSurtout au sens concret : qui rend moins aigu ou moins tranchant.
Synonyms
muting
deadening
numbing
dulling
desensitizing
stupefying
attenuating
dampening
softening
bluntverb

blunting

Gerund

blunted
Past Simple
blunted
Past Participle
blunting
Gerund
UK
/blʌnt/
US
/blʌnt/
He used a file to blunt the edge of the knife.
Il a utilisé une lime pour émousser le tranchant du couteau.
atténuerS’emploie pour une douleur, un effet ou une intensité.
The medication helped to blunt the pain.
Le médicament a aidé à atténuer la douleur.
Additional translations
adoucirPour une remarque, une critique ou un propos.
Synonyms
weaken
dull
impair
lessen
attenuate

Definitions

bluntingnoun
The act or process of making something less sharp or intense.
The blunting of the knife's edge made it safer to handle.
A reduction in the intensity or effectiveness of something.
The blunting of his enthusiasm was noticeable after the project was delayed.
bluntinggerund / present participle
Causing something to become less sharp, acute, or intense; having a dulling or reducing effect.
The drug has a blunting effect on nerve sensitivity.
bluntverb
To make something less sharp.
He used a file to blunt the edge of the knife.
To weaken or reduce the force or intensity of something.
The medication helped to blunt the pain.
To make a statement or comment less direct or less harsh.
She tried to blunt her criticism by offering some praise first.
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