Synonyms for

Abortion

Verb / ʌˈbɔ:rʃʌn / Another word for abortion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before the baby can live outside the mother's body.

Synonyms & similar words

miscarriage termination miscarriage evacuation ending cessation interruption expulsion removal destruction elimination annihilation extinction eradication abrogation revocation cancelation nullification repeal rescission withdrawal

Synonyms by register

Formal

termination of pregnancy interruption of pregnancy induced abortion

Informal

abortion termination

Literary

ending of life unborn child's fate

Antonyms

birth nativity childbirth procreation gestation conception

Common collocations

  • induced abortion
  • legal abortion
  • safe abortion
  • abortion pill
  • abortion clinic
  • abortion rate
  • elective abortion
  • spontaneous abortion

Word family

noun abortion
verb abort
adjective abortive

Usage note

The term 'abortion' is often emotionally charged. While 'termination of pregnancy' is a more neutral and formal synonym, 'abortion' is widely understood and used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She decided to have an abortion because she was not ready to have a baby.
  2. Abortion is a difficult decision for many women.
  3. Some people believe that abortion is wrong because it takes the life of an innocent baby.
  4. The law on abortion varies from country to country.
  5. Abortion should be a woman's choice.

Quotes

  • "Abortion is not a crime, and it should not be treated as such." - Hillary Clinton
  • "I am pro-choice, I believe in the right to choose, I believe that women should have the right to control their own bodies and their own health care." - Bernie Sanders
  • "Abortion is a human right." - Lena Dunham

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