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interruptive
Variant of interrupt
transitive verb
- to break into or in upon (a discussion, train of thought, etc.)
- to break in upon (a person) who is speaking, working, etc.; stop or hinder
- to make a break in the continuity of; cut off; obstruct
intransitive verb
to make an interruption, esp. in another's speech, action, etc.
Related Forms:
- interruptive adjective
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