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blueish
  • s  of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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bluff
  • n  a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
  • n  pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
    his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted
  • n  the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
  • v  deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
  • v  frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
  • s  very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
    a bluff headland
  • s  bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
    a bluff but pleasant manner
    a bluff and rugged natural leader
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bluish
  • s  of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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bluish green
  • n  a blue-green color or pigment
  • s  of a bluish shade of green
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blunt
  • v  make less intense
    blunted emotions
  • v  make numb or insensitive
  • v  make dull or blunt
  • v  make less sharp
    blunt the knives
  • v  make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    Terror blunted her feelings
  • s  having a broad or rounded end
    thick marks made by a blunt pencil
  • s  used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
    a blunt instrument
  • s  characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
    blunt talking and straight shooting
    a blunt New England farmer
  • s  devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
    the blunt truth
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