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abrupt adjective

  /æbˈɹʌpt/ , /əˈbɹʌpt/
  • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
 abrupto, brusco
  • Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
 brusco, rude

abrupt verb

  /æbˈɹʌpt/ , /əˈbɹʌpt/
  • (transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
 abscindir
  • To interrupt suddenly. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
 abscindir, interromper
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