abstumpfen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
abstumpfen is used for these senses in English:
- blunt To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.
- desensitize To render (someone) emotionally or sensationally less responsive or irresponsive, as by long or repeated exposure to something.
- obtund (transitive, chiefly, medicine) To reduce the edge or effects of; to mitigate; to dull.
blunt — full definition
- adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
- adjective Direct and plain-spoken, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
- noun Slang for a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana.
- verb To make something less sharp or effective.
dull — full definition
- adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
- adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
- adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
- adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
- verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.