Thesaurus / point blank
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synonyms for point blank
- decent
- good
- straightforward
- frank
- moral
- plain
- summary
- upright
- aboveboard
- accurate
- authentic
- bald
- blunt
- candid
- categorical
- equitable
- fair and square
- forthright
- honorable
- just
- law-abiding
- outright
- point-blank
- reliable
- respectable
- trustworthy
- unqualified
- blunt
- candid
- explicit
- forthright
- sincere
- straightforward
- unambiguous
- unequivocal
- bald
- express
- frank
- open
- plain
- straight
- categorical
- downright
- matter-of-fact
- outspoken
- plainspoken
- point-blank
- straight from the shoulder
- talk turkey
- unconcealed
- undisguised
- unreserved
- continuous
- even
- right
- straight
- true
- beeline
- horizontal
- in bee line
- in straight line
- linear
- nonstop
- not crooked
- point-blank
- shortest
- straight ahead
- straightaway
- through
- unbroken
- unswerving
- away
- dead
- right away
- direct
- due
- now
- right
- straightaway
- as the crow flies
- at once
- exactly
- first off
- forthwith
- in direct line
- instanter
- instantly
- lineally
- point-blank
- straightforwardly
- straightly
- undeviatingly
On this page you'll find 173 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to point blank, such as: blunt, candid, forthright, strident, vocal, and abrupt.
antonyms for point blank
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- ambiguous
- deceitful
- devious
- dishonest
- equivocal
- indefinite
- tricky
- vague
- indirect
- obscure
- unclear
- wily
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How to use point blank in a sentence
Sir Edward Bruce is said to have decided the question by a point-blank refusal to retire.
KING ROBERT THE BRUCEA. F. MURISONFiring at point-blank range, struggling bayonet against bayonet, the small French force worked its way towards the defile.
NAPOLEON'S MARSHALSR. P. DUNN-PATTISONShe opened her eyes in such astonishment that he added point blank: No; I dont like the thought—just jealousy, thats all.
THE WOMAN GIVESOWEN JOHNSONAlgernon stood for a second, staring point-blank at her, unable to move or to speak.
A CHARMING FELLOW, VOLUME II (OF 3)FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPEWhen Newton returned on deck, he found that the corvette had gradually edged down until nearly within point-blank range.
NEWTON FORSTERCAPTAIN FREDERICK MARRYATSolid shot from Morris Island were hurled point-blank against the walls.
THE BOYS OF '61CHARLES CARLETON COFFIN.She refused point-blank to wear a cap and apron when serving meals.
FROM PLACE TO PLACEIRVIN S. COBBThe range was point blank and there was absolutely no protection.
A JOURNEY THROUGH FRANCE IN WAR TIMEJOSEPH G. BUTLER, JR.You have been so slippery about Altruria, you know, that I expected nothing but a point-blank refusal.
A TRAVELER FROM ALTRURIA: ROMANCEWILLIAM DEAN HOWELLSThe elders refused my request point-blank, gave me a pittance in charity, and went away.
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