Point-blank
adverb
In a very clear, direct, and clear manner.
He refused point-blank to carry out the task.
Often appears as...
- refuse point-blank
- deny point-blank
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Very close to the target, without a chance of missing.
The thief was caught point-blank by the police.
Often appears as...
- point-blank range
- point-blank shot
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Said or done in a direct or immediate way.
He told his colleague point-blank that he was quitting.
Often appears as...
- point-blank refusal
- point-blank denial
Usage tips
Neutral
adverb
In a very clear, direct, and clear manner.
He refused point-blank to carry out the task.
Often appears as...
- refuse point-blank
- deny point-blank
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Very close to the target, without a chance of missing.
The thief was caught point-blank by the police.
Often appears as...
- point-blank range
- point-blank shot
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Said or done in a direct or immediate way.
He told his colleague point-blank that he was quitting.
Often appears as...
- point-blank refusal
- point-blank denial
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emphasis
Used to strongly emphasize the refusal or denial, showing determination or sometimes rudeness.
He declined the offer point-blank, leaving no room for negotiation.
Pro Tip 2/3No Explanation
Often used when someone refuses or denies without giving further explanation or reasoning.
She said point-blank that she wouldn't attend the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
More common in spoken language and informal situations, not for formal writing.
They told us point-blank they wouldn't lower the price.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emphasis
Used to strongly emphasize the refusal or denial, showing determination or sometimes rudeness.
He declined the offer point-blank, leaving no room for negotiation.
Pro Tip 2/3No Explanation
Often used when someone refuses or denies without giving further explanation or reasoning.
She said point-blank that she wouldn't attend the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
More common in spoken language and informal situations, not for formal writing.
They told us point-blank they wouldn't lower the price.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emphasis
Used to strongly emphasize the refusal or denial, showing determination or sometimes rudeness.
He declined the offer point-blank, leaving no room for negotiation.
Pro Tip 2/3No Explanation
Often used when someone refuses or denies without giving further explanation or reasoning.
She said point-blank that she wouldn't attend the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
More common in spoken language and informal situations, not for formal writing.
They told us point-blank they wouldn't lower the price.
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Video examples
What almost dying taught...
The doctors told me and my parents, point-blank, that I had about a 35 percent chance of long-term survival. I couldn't wrap my head around what that prognosis meant. But I understood that the reality and the life I'd imagined for myself had shattered.
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The mysterious life and...
In desperation, he shot Rasputin at point-blank range. But Rasputin recovered, punched his attacker, and fled. Yusupov and his accomplices pursued him, finally killing Rasputin with a bullet to the forehead
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Prison Music & Violence...
was watching a man dying they shot a man at point-blank range and then stabbed him five times to make sure they finished the job
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What almost dying taught...
The doctors told me and my parents, point-blank, that I had about a 35 percent chance of long-term survival. I couldn't wrap my head around what that prognosis meant. But I understood that the reality and the life I'd imagined for myself had shattered.
Video examples
The mysterious life and...
In desperation, he shot Rasputin at point-blank range. But Rasputin recovered, punched his attacker, and fled. Yusupov and his accomplices pursued him, finally killing Rasputin with a bullet to the forehead
Video examples
Prison Music & Violence...
was watching a man dying they shot a man at point-blank range and then stabbed him five times to make sure they finished the job
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Quote examples
Pete Doherty
English Musician
My family used to say, point-blank, 'We'd support you if we thought you could sing, or we thought you could write songs, but you can't.
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Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
A talib fires three shots at point-blank range at three girls in a van and doesn't kill any of them. This seems an unlikely story.
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Anthony Rendon
American Athlete
Point-blank, I don't want to raise a family in baseball. Maybe I just want to be normal.
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Andrew Flintoff
English Entertainer
I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I point-blank refuse. I just hate it.
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Karamo Brown
American Entertainer
Point-blank, there is not enough diversity in media.
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Pete Doherty
English Musician
My family used to say, point-blank, 'We'd support you if we thought you could sing, or we thought you could write songs, but you can't.
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Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
A talib fires three shots at point-blank range at three girls in a van and doesn't kill any of them. This seems an unlikely story.
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Anthony Rendon
American Athlete
Point-blank, I don't want to raise a family in baseball. Maybe I just want to be normal.
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Andrew Flintoff
English Entertainer
I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I point-blank refuse. I just hate it.
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Karamo Brown
American Entertainer
Point-blank, there is not enough diversity in media.
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