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synonyms for point blank

  • blunt
  • candid
  • forthright
  • strident
  • vocal
  • abrupt
  • artless
  • calling spade a spade
  • direct
  • frank
  • free
  • laying it on the line
  • open
  • plain
  • plain-spoken
  • point-blank
  • round
  • square
  • straightforward
  • talking turkey
  • unceremonious
  • unequivocal
  • unreticent
  • up front
  • 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
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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  • devious
  • cautious
  • diplomatic
  • introverted
  • reserved
  • retiring
  • shy
  • tactful
  • indirectly
  • off
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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. MURISON
Firing at point-blank range, struggling bayonet against bayonet, the small French force worked its way towards the defile.
NAPOLEON'S MARSHALSR. P. DUNN-PATTISON
She opened her eyes in such astonishment that he added point blank: No; I dont like the thought—just jealousy, thats all.
THE WOMAN GIVESOWEN JOHNSON
Algernon stood for a second, staring point-blank at her, unable to move or to speak.
A CHARMING FELLOW, VOLUME II (OF 3)FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPE
When Newton returned on deck, he found that the corvette had gradually edged down until nearly within point-blank range.
NEWTON FORSTERCAPTAIN FREDERICK MARRYAT
Solid 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. COBB
The 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 HOWELLS
The elders refused my request point-blank, gave me a pittance in charity, and went away.
SOLOMON MAIMON: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY.SOLOMON MAIMON
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OCTOBER 26, 1985
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