aposiopesis ( synonym found)

Definition of aposiopesis:

(n) : an abrupt breaking-off in speech
"1982: This somewhat abrupt ending (or aposiopesis) is caused by a previous movement from the figure on the bed. (Fowles, Mantissa)"

Definition of aposiopesis:

(n) : an abrupt breaking-off in speech
"1982: This somewhat abrupt ending (or aposiopesis) is caused by a previous movement from the figure on the bed. (Fowles, Mantissa)"

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