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terse

Divide terse into syllables:

terse

How to pronounce terse:

Synonyms for terse:

gruffsuccinctcompactbrusqueabruptsummaryrudebluntlaconiccurt
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Antonyms for terse:

gushingexpandedtalkativejabberingsweetrumpledlastingunendingcircuitousexpansive
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Other 1-syllable words like terse

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  • hooked
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  • slipped
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