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blunting

/ˈblʌntɪŋ/

bluntingnoun

Translations

затупление

The blunting of the knife made it difficult to cut the vegetables.

Затупление ножа затрудняло нарезку овощей.

Additional translations

притупление

ослабление

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bluntinggerund / present participle

/ˈblʌntɪŋ/

Used attributively as a present participle to describe something that dulls or reduces intensity (e.g., “a blunting agent”).

Definitions

Causing something to become less sharp, acute, or intense; having a dulling or reducing effect.

The drug has a blunting effect on nerve sensitivity.

Synonyms

bluntverb

blunting

Gerund

blunted

Past Simple

blunted

Past Participle

blunting

Gerund

/blʌnt/

Translations

затуплять

The constant use of the knife will blunt its edge.

Постоянное использование ножа затупит его лезвие.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bluntnoun

Definitions

A cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana.

He rolled a blunt and passed it around the circle.

(British slang) Money, especially cash.

He hasn't got the blunt to pay the rent this week.

bluntadjective

Definitions

Having a dull edge or point; not sharp.

The knife was too blunt to cut through the tomato.

Uncompromisingly forthright; direct in speech or manner, often to the point of rudeness.

She was blunt in her criticism of the new policy, not sparing anyone's feelings.