100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "blunt"

Definition

The verb blunt means to make something less sharp or less intense. It can refer to physically reducing the sharpness of an object, like a knife, or metaphorically reducing the force, intensity, or impact of something, such as a statement or feeling.

Synonyms

• Dull
• Wane
• Soften
• Abate
• Mitigate
• Reduce
• Decrease
• Weakening
• Attenuate

Antonyms

• Sharpen
• Intensify
• Strengthen
• Heighten
• Amplify
• Enhance
• Increase
• Boost
• Exacerbate

Examples

1. She used a whetstone to blunt the knife before cooking.
2. His harsh words did nothing to blunt her enthusiasm.
3. The rain began to blunt the edges of the sandcastle.
4. I tried to blunt the criticism with some praise.
5. They decided to blunt the impact of the news with a gentle approach.
6. The new law will blunt the effects of pollution in the city.
7. The teacher’s kindness helped to blunt the students' fear of failure.
8. He accidentally blunted the pencil while sharpening it.
9. To avoid conflict, she tried to blunt her opinions during the meeting.
10. The storm did not blunt their spirits; they continued to celebrate.
11. His lack of enthusiasm seemed to blunt the team's motivation.
12. She tried to blunt the shock of the announcement with some comforting words.
13. The company aims to blunt the competition with innovative products.
14. His joke did little to blunt the seriousness of the situation.
15. The constant feedback helped to blunt the impact of negative reviews.
16. The dull knife was too blunt to cut through the meat.
17. The medication helped to blunt her pain significantly.
18. They worked to blunt the criticism by providing evidence.
19. The safety features are designed to blunt the effects of accidents.
20. I always try to blunt the tension in the room with humor.
21. The fog seemed to blunt the colors of the landscape.
22. He tried to blunt her anger with an apology.
23. The team’s efforts helped to blunt the impact of the economic downturn.
24. She felt that his words would only blunt her resolve.
25. The new policy is intended to blunt the rising costs for consumers.
26. His explanation did little to blunt her disappointment.
27. The teacher's smile helped to blunt the severity of the exam results.
28. The edges of the paper were blunt, making it easier to handle.
29. They had to blunt the criticism from their stakeholders effectively.
30. The lawyer worked to blunt the prosecution's case against her client.
31. A little humor can often blunt a serious conversation.
32. The fabric was blunt, lacking any vibrant colors.
33. She tried to blunt the pain of her breakup by staying busy.
34. The experience will only blunt his desire to try again.
35. We need to blunt the emotional impact of this decision on the staff.
36. The artist chose to blunt the vibrant colors in her painting.
37. His attempts to blunt the criticism failed miserably.
38. The government plans to blunt the effects of inflation through policy changes.
39. The snowstorm will likely blunt travel plans for many.
40. Her calm demeanor helped to blunt the anxiety in the room.
41. The sharp edges were blunt after years of use.
42. He used a special tool to blunt the tips of the arrows.
43. We should blunt our arguments with facts rather than emotions.
44. The company’s new strategy aims to blunt the competition's advantage.
45. The friendly discussion helped to blunt the tension.
46. His approach was meant to blunt the criticism he received.
47. The storm blunted the sound of the fireworks.
48. She tried to blunt the harshness of her feedback.
49. They used a softer tone to blunt the impact of their message.
50. The dull blade was completely blunt and ineffective.
51. Her efforts to blunt the situation were appreciated by all.
52. The thick fog blunted visibility on the road.
53. He felt the need to blunt his enthusiasm for fear of jinxing it.
54. The new software will blunt the risks associated with data breaches.
55. I need to blunt my pencil before taking the test.
56. The cold wind seemed to blunt the joy of the outdoor event.
57. He wanted to blunt the negative feedback with positive insights.
58. The coach’s pep talk helped to blunt the players' fears.
59. The shield is designed to blunt the impact of enemy attacks.
60. She felt the need to blunt her opinion for the sake of harmony.
61. The dull scissors were too blunt to cut the fabric.
62. They tried to blunt the negative publicity with a press release.
63. The company’s reputation will be hard to blunt after this incident.
64. The politician's statement did little to blunt public outrage.
65. A smile can blunt even the most serious conversations.
66. The criticism was meant to blunt the CEO’s confidence.
67. His words failed to blunt the sharpness of her anger.
68. The cold weather did not blunt their enthusiasm for the hike.
69. They worked to blunt the fears of the local community.
70. The soft lighting helped to blunt the starkness of the room.
71. The safety regulations are designed to blunt potential accidents.
72. He decided to blunt the edges of the project to avoid conflict.
73. The artist wanted to blunt the contrast between light and dark.
74. She knew how to blunt the tension during family gatherings.
75. The dull knife was too blunt for the task at hand.
76. Their efforts to blunt the scandal were commendable.
77. The rain helped to blunt the heat of the day.
78. The CEO aimed to blunt the impact of the bad news.
79. He chose to blunt his criticism to avoid hurting her feelings.
80. The new design will blunt the risks of user errors.
81. She felt that the meeting would blunt her authority.
82. The dull moments were meant to blunt the excitement of the event.
83. They attempted to blunt the backlash from the policy changes.
84. The foggy weather seemed to blunt the festive atmosphere.
85. He used a file to blunt the sharp edges of the metal.
86. The teacher's approach helped to blunt the students' anxiety before the exam.
87. They tried to blunt the criticism with a detailed report.
88. The team worked hard to blunt the impact of the unexpected changes.
89. The dull blade was completely blunt, making it useless.
90. Her smile helped to blunt the seriousness of the conversation.
91. The medication is supposed to blunt the symptoms of the disease.
92. The new software aims to blunt the impact of cyber threats.
93. He tried to blunt his disappointment with a joke.
94. The meeting was intended to blunt the impact of the layoffs.
95. The dullness of the knife was frustrating; it was too blunt to use.
96. They worked to blunt the fears of employees during the transition.
97. The cold wind did little to blunt their excitement for the game.
98. Her gentle tone helped to blunt the harshness of the news.
99. The fog served to blunt the sounds of the city.
100. He hoped to blunt the negative effects of the criticism with positivity.