Bluff and Indirect

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Bluff adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

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Indirect is an antonym for bluff.

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Indirect adjective - Extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action.

Usage example: an indirect insult

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Bluff is an antonym for indirect.

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