Synonyms of blunts

blunts

verb

present tense third-person singular of blunt

as in reduces

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• dulls
• numbs
• deadens
• diminishes
• weakens
• dampens
• decreases
• damps
• benumbs
• subsides
• cauterizes
• eases
• subdues
• alleviates
• tones (down)
• muffles
• lessens
• lowers
• mutes
• wanes
• tapers (off)
• debilitates
• lightens
• enfeebles
• moderates
• recedes
• dwindles
• lets up (on)
• abates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sharpens
• enhances
• augments
• strengthens
• intensifies
• heightens
• amplifies
• stimulates
• deepens
• boosts
• whets
• magnifies
• consolidates
• steps up
• arouses
• animates
• redoubles
• beefs (up)