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

  • (..) Put your goddamn seat belts on! - No! Stop Steve! -You heard grandpa. He'll have us arrested! They are not stopping us from saving mom! Dad, abort the mission! Go home! - Abort the mission! - We are rescuing mom! Mom is dead! This is not what she would have wanted... (..)
    2016 Captain Fantastic