abort

Definition

  • verb: to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death of the fetus
  • verb: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring
  • synonyms: miscarry, bear, cast

Examples

  • When problems occurred during the launch, it was necessary to 'abort'.

  • He made several 'aborted' [='abortive'] attempts to escape.

  • I suggest that you 'abort' the project.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Um... your friend? -No. The girl in the story was... my mother. I am that baby that she decided not to abort. That could've been me. That could've been my fate. Just because something looks ugly doesn't mean it's morally wrong. -What did you say, ma’am? Nothing. -Please share. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird