1.
If you say something ~, you say it very directly or rudely, without explaining or apologizing.
The army apparently refused point blank to do what was required of them...
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Point-blank is also an adjective.
...a ~ refusal.
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2.
If someone or something is shot ~, they are shot when the gun is touching them or extremely close to them.
He fired ~ at Bernadette.
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Point-blank is also an adjective.
He had been shot at ~ range in the back of the head.
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