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"A sudden and abrupt interruption in the middle of a sentence, typically arising from an inability or unwillingness to continue." more

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In the courtroom, the lawyer's aposiopesis added an air of suspense to the trial.
The aposiopses in his speech heightened the suspense in the courtroom.

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Aposiopesis

ap-uh-sahy-uh-pee-sis
nounA sudden and abrupt interruption in the middle of a sentence, typically arising from an inability or unwillingness to continue.
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Last Updated On: July 21, 2024
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