make+blunt
51obtunded — É‘b tÊŒnd /É’b v. make blunt (a point, knife, etc.); dull (pain) …
52obtunding — É‘b tÊŒnd /É’b v. make blunt (a point, knife, etc.); dull (pain) …
53obtunds — É‘b tÊŒnd /É’b v. make blunt (a point, knife, etc.); dull (pain) …
54stint — stint1 verb [often with negative] be restrictive or ungenerous towards or in the supply of. ↘(stint on) be restrictive or frugal in acquiring or providing: he doesn t stint on wining and dining. noun 1》 an allotted period of work. 2》 limitation… …
55retuse — re•tuse [[t]rɪˈtus, ˈtyus[/t]] adj. bot having an obtuse or rounded apex with a shallow notch, as leaves • Etymology: 1745–55; < L retūsus, ptp. of retundere to make blunt =re re +tundere to beat, strike …
56stint — I [[t]stɪnt[/t]] v. i. 1) to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance: to stint on food[/ex] 2) archaic to cease action; desist 3) to limit to a certain amount, number, etc., often unduly 4) archaic to bring to an end; check 5) cvb a period of… …
57stint — I. /stɪnt / (say stint) verb (t) 1. to limit to a certain amount, number, share, or allowance, often unduly; set limits to; restrict. 2. Obsolete to discontinue, cease, or bring to an end. –verb (i) 3. to be sparing or frugal; get along on a… …
58stint — ► VERB (also stint on) ▪ be restrictive or ungenerous towards (someone) or in providing (something). ► NOUN 1) an allotted period of work. 2) limited supply or effort. ORIGIN Old English, make blunt …
59bluntly — blunt ► ADJECTIVE 1) lacking a sharp edge or point. 2) having a flat or rounded end. 3) uncompromisingly forthright in manner. ► VERB 1) make or become blunt. 2) weaken or reduce the force of. DERIVATIVES …
60bluntness — blunt ► ADJECTIVE 1) lacking a sharp edge or point. 2) having a flat or rounded end. 3) uncompromisingly forthright in manner. ► VERB 1) make or become blunt. 2) weaken or reduce the force of. DERIVATIVES …
