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Abrupt

Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.

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Disconnected 84% connected

of Disconnect

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Disconnected 84% connected

of Disconnect

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Discourteous 84% connected

Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.

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Discourteous 84% connected

Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Staccato 84% connected

Disconnected; separated; distinct; -- a direction to perform the notes of a passage in a short, distinct, and pointed manner. It is opposed to legato…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Staccato 84% connected

Disconnected; separated; distinct; -- a direction to perform the notes of a passage in a short, distinct, and pointed manner. It is opposed to legato…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Steep 84% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

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Steep 84% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Abruptness 74% connected

The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Abruptness 74% connected

The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Disconnected 92% connected

of Disconnect

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Precipitous 92% connected

Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sharp 92% connected

Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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