Abrupt and Athwart

Abrupt

Abrupt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Athwart and abrupt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Athwart" instead an adjective "Abrupt".

Nearby Words: abruptly, abruptness, abruption

Athwart

Athwart adverb - From one side to the other of an intervening space.
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Abrupt and athwart are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrupt" instead an adjective "Athwart".
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