Point-blank - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɔɪntˈblæŋk|  American pronunciation of the word point-blank
Brit.  |pɔɪntˈblæŋk|  British pronunciation of the word point-blank

adverb

- in a direct and unequivocal manner
I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job

adjective

- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (syn: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken)
a point-blank accusation
- close enough to go straight to the target
point-blank range
a point-blank shot

Extra examples

He had been shot at point-blank range in the back of the head.

He shot him point-blank.

He refused point-blank to identify his accomplices.

I told him point-blank that I didn't want to get involved.

The victim was shot point-blank in the chest.

The bullet was fired at point-blank range.

I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job

Both men had been shot at point-blank range.

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