Abrupt
Abrupt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Telegraphic and abrupt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Telegraphic" instead an adjective "Abrupt".
Telegraphic
Telegraphic adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Usage example: when dealing with her staff, she communicated mostly in telegraphic sentences and meaningful looks
Abrupt and telegraphic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrupt" instead an adjective "Telegraphic".
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