abrupt (97 synonym found)

Abrupt has 97 synonyms. The top synonyms for abrupt are precipitous, headlong, precipitate, sharp, quick, hasty, rough, short and 89 more. Another word for abrupt is precipitous. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for abrupt?

A common synonym for abrupt is precipitous. Other synonyms include headlong, precipitate, sharp, quick.

How many synonyms does abrupt have?

Abrupt has 97 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does abrupt mean?

(adj): broken off; very steep or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; as, abrupt places; without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious Example: "tumbling

Definition of abrupt:

(adj) : broken off; very steep or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; as, abrupt places; without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious
"tumbling through ricks abrupt. - Thomson"
(v) : to tear off or asunder; to interrupt suddenly
"till death abrupts them. - Sir T. Browne"
(n) : something which is abrupt
"over the vast abrupt. - Milton"
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Definition of abrupt:

(adj) : broken off; very steep or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; as, abrupt places; without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious
"tumbling through ricks abrupt. - Thomson"
(v) : to tear off or asunder; to interrupt suddenly
"till death abrupts them. - Sir T. Browne"
(n) : something which is abrupt
"over the vast abrupt. - Milton"
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