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STIV (Norwegian for "abrupt")

(abrupt, rigid, severe, starchy, stark, steep, stiff, stringent, wiry, almidonado, escarpado, rigido, rígido, severo, tieso)

1. Synonyms:
   • Abrupt
   • Disconnected
   Definitions:
   • marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
   Examples:
   • Abrupt prose
   Antonyms:
   • Legato
   • Smooth
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Abrupt
   Definitions:
   • exceedingly sudden and unexpected
   Examples:
   • Came to an abrupt stop
   • An abrupt change in the weather
   Antonyms:
   • Gradual
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Abrupt
   • Precipitous
   • Sharp
   Definitions:
   • extremely steep
   Examples:
   • An abrupt canyon
   • The precipitous rapids of the upper river
   • The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
   • A sharp drop
   Antonyms:
   • Gradual
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Abrupt
   Definitions:
   • surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
   Examples:
   • An abrupt reply
   Antonyms:
   • Courteous