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abruptly
Synonyms and Antonyms of abruptly
with great suddenness the car in front stopped abruptly, and we almost hit it Synonyms short, suddenlyRelated Words surprisingly, unexpectedly; directly, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right off, straightaway; fast, full-tilt, posthaste, quick, quickly, rapidly, readily, snappily, speedily, swift, swiftly; hastily, impetuously, impulsively, rashly, recklesslyNear Antonyms gradually, slowly; hesitantly
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