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Adjective: point-blank  poynt blangk
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
    "a point-blank accusation";
    - blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder
     
  2. Close enough to go straight to the target
    "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
Adverb: point-blank  poynt blangk
  1. In a direct and unequivocal manner
    "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"

See also: direct

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