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2 : DIRECT, BLUNT

— point–blank adverb

point·ed adjective 1 : having a point

2 : being to the point : PERTINENT

3 : aimed at a particular person or group; also : CONSPICUOUS, MARKED

— point·ed·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1] peaked, sharp; also barbed, jagged, pronged, spiky

Antonyms

blunt

[2] applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, relative, relevant—more at PERTINENT

point·er noun 1 : one that points out : INDICATOR

2 : a large short-haired hunting dog

3 : a useful suggestion or hint : TIP

Synonyms

[1] hand, index, indicator, needle; also dial, face, gauge

[3] hint, lead, tip—more at TIP

poin·til·lism noun [ORIGIN: F pointillisme, fr. pointiller to stipple, fr. point spot, point]

: the theory or practice in painting of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they blend together

— poin·til·list noun or adjective

point·less adjective : devoid of meaning

Synonyms

empty, meaningless, senseless—more at MEANINGLESS

point man noun : a principal spokesman or advocate

point of no return : a critical point at which turning back or reversal is not possible

point of view : a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated

Synonyms

angle, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint; also interpretation, spin; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment, mind, notion, opinion, perception, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view; impression, take; wavelength; side; attitude, position, posture, stand

point spread noun : the number of points by which a favorite is expected to defeat an underdog

1poise noun 1 : a stably balanced state

2 : self-possessed calmness; also : a particular way of carrying oneself

Synonyms

balance, equilibrium, equipoise—more at BALANCE

2poise verb poised; pois·ing 1 : BALANCE

2 : to remain suspended over a place or object

Synonyms

drift, float, glide, hang, hover, ride, sail, waft—more at FLOAT

poi·sha noun, plural poisha : the paisa of Bangladesh

1poison noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. AF poisun drink, potion, poison, fr. L potion-, potio drink]

: a substance that through its chemical action can injure or kill

— poison adjective

Synonyms

bane, toxin, venom; also cancer, contagion, disease, virus; fungicide, germicide, herbicide, insecticide

2poison verb 1 : to injure or kill with poison

2 : to treat or taint with poison

3 : to affect destructively <~ed her mind>

— poi·son·er noun

Synonyms

[2] befoul, contaminate, defile, foul, pollute, taint—more at CONTAMINATE

[3] blemish, mar, spoil, stain, taint, tarnish, touch, vitiate—more at TAINT

poison hemlock noun : a large branching poisonous herb with finely divided leaves and white flowers that is related to the carrot

poison ivy noun 1 : a usu. climbing plant related to the sumacs that has leaves composed of three shiny leaflets and produces an irritating oil causing a usu. intensely itching skin rash; also : any of several related plants

2 : a skin rash caused by poison ivy

poison oak noun : any of several shrubby plants closely related to poison ivy and having similar properties

poi·son·ous adjective : having the properties or effects of poison

Synonyms

poison, venomous; also contagious, infectious; deleterious, harmful, hurtful, injurious, malignant, noxious, virulent; unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome; calamitous, deadly, fatal, lethal, murderous

Antonyms

nonpoisonous, nontoxic, nonvenomous

poison sumac noun : a No. American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves, greenish flowers, greenish white berries, and irritating properties

1poke noun chiefly Southern & Midland : BAG, SACK

2poke verb poked; pok·ing 1 : PROD; also : to stir up by prodding

2 : to make a prodding or jabbing movement esp. repeatedly

3 : HIT, PUNCH

4 : to thrust forward obtrusively

5 : RUMMAGE

6 : to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : MEDDLE, PRY

7 : to move or act slowly or aimlessly : DAWDLE

— poke fun at

: RIDICULE, MOCK

Synonyms

[4] bag, balloon,