point-blank

Adverb
  1. In a direct and unequivocal manner (synset 400425382)
    "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"
Adjective
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech;
    Without subtlety or evasion (synset 300768027)
    "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
    similar to: direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
    same as: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder
  2. Close enough to go straight to the target (synset 300765135)
    "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
    similar to: direct - direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short

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