brusquer

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Adjective brusque has 1 sense

brusque, brusk, curt, short - marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"
Antonym: courteous (indirect, via discourteous)

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Term: brusquer

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To act in an abrupt and curt manner, lacking sensitivity or tact.

Example sentence: She brusquered him with her response, causing him to feel hurt and offended.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Having a brusque or abrupt manner.

Example sentence: The doctor's brusquer attitude towards his patients made them feel uneasy.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A person who is abrupt or curt in their manner.

Example sentence: The brusquer in the office often rubbed her colleagues the wrong way.

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