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| about-face |
an abrupt, complete change in opinion, beliefs, actions, or the like; switch; reversal. [1/3 definitions] |
| air pocket |
a downward air current that can cause an abrupt change, usu. a drop, in an aircraft's altitude. |
| backlash |
an abrupt and sometimes violent motion or movement backward. [1/3 definitions] |
| bluff1 |
abrupt or bluntly outspoken, but good-natured. [1/3 definitions] |
| blunt |
direct in manner; abrupt and frank. [1/5 definitions] |
| bolt1 |
an abrupt movement away from or toward something, as in attempting an escape; dash. [2/14 definitions] |
| brush-off |
(informal) an abrupt dismissal or rejection. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| check |
a sudden or abrupt halt. [1/19 definitions] |
| choppy |
characterized by abrupt transitions, inconsistent style, or uneven quality. [1/3 definitions] |
| cold turkey |
(informal) abrupt and total withdrawal from using an addictive substance such as a drug or tobacco. [1/3 definitions] |
| congé |
an abrupt dismissal. [1/4 definitions] |
| curt |
unpleasantly abrupt; brusque. [1/2 definitions] |
| dart |
a fast, abrupt movement, esp. a short dash. [1/6 definitions] |
| exclamation |
the act of exclaiming; an abrupt or vehement utterance. [1/2 definitions] |
| flounce1 |
to go or move in an abrupt, jerky, impatient manner (often fol. by "out," "away," or the like). [1/3 definitions] |
| French leave |
an unannounced or unauthorized departure, often abrupt or unceremonious. |
| gentle |
gradual or mild; not steep or abrupt. [1/7 definitions] |
| gruff |
rough, abrupt, and surly in manner. [1/2 definitions] |
| gush |
an abrupt, abundant, or forceful outflow. [1/7 definitions] |
| gust |
an abrupt or sudden burst of anything, such as smoke, rain, or emotional response. [1/3 definitions] |
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