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

  • (..) What's her condition? Comatose. Where is she? I'm standing over her right now. That's my girl. Elle, you're going to abort the mission. What? We owe her better than that. Oh, you don't owe her shit! Will you keep your voice down? (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1