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abrupt

CEFR: B2

Sudden, unexpected, and often curt or jarring in timing, speed of change, or social manner.

Synonyms

precipitous
sudden
curt

Common Collocations

abrupt end
abrupt change
abrupt departure

Example Sentence

An abrupt cessation of foreign investment triggered a sharp devaluation in the national currency.

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