IMPERATIVE VERB: "cease or slow a course of action or a line of thought; pause to consider or reconsider...often used to express a strong reaction (such as alarm or astonishment)" Crossword Clue

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IMPERATIVE VERB: "cease or slow a course of action or a line of thought; pause to consider or reconsider...often used to express a strong reaction (such as alarm or astonishment)" Crossword Answer

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IMPERATIVE (noun)
1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener’s behavior
2. some duty that is essential and urgent
IMPERATIVE (adjective)
1. relating to verbs in the imperative mood
2. requiring attention or action
ASTONISHMENT (noun)
1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

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