1. Adjective
Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.
2. Adjective
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
3. Adjective
Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.
4. Adjective
Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.
5. Noun
An abrupt place.
6. Verb
To tear off or asunder.
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