1. the action or process of making something less sharp or effective

1. present participle of blunt; making something less sharp or pointed
2. present participle of blunt; reducing the intensity or effectiveness of something

Examples

• The chef was blunting his knife by cutting on the metal surface.
• Years of use were blunting the scissors.
• The medication is blunting her emotional responses.
• Stress was blunting his ability to concentrate.
• The blunting of the blade made it difficult to cut cleanly.
• The blunting of his enthusiasm was noticeable after the setback.
• She noticed the gradual blunting of her creative instincts.