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Sharpened Definition

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adjective

Having a sharp point or edge.

A sharpened pencil.
A sharpened knife.
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verb

Simple past tense and past participle of sharpen.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • whetted
  • ground
  • filed
  • honed
  • edged
  • focussed
  • intensified
  • clarified
  • quickened
  • stimulated
  • aggravated
  • enhanced
  • pointed
  • tapered
  • focalized
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • flattened
  • thickened
  • turned
  • confused
  • clouded
  • obscured
  • blunted
  • dulled
  • blurred
  • softened

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