Abortion - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈbɔːrʃn|  American pronunciation of the word abortion
Brit.  |əˈbɔːʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word abortion

noun

- termination of pregnancy
- failure of a plan (syn: miscarriage)

Extra examples

She chose to have an abortion.

His feet are monstrous abortions.

She decided to have an abortion.

Abortion is a highly controversial subject.

...the candidate tried to avoid discussing his views on the thorny issue of abortion...

We're carrying out a poll to find out what people think about abortion.

Abortion is a very emotional issue.

She has strong feelings on the issue of abortion.

Jones is urging Christians to stand firm against abortion.

Abortion is a highly controversial issue.

Abortion was legalized in the 1960s.

Abortion is a highly politicized issue.

Last year Dr Travis publicly attacked the idea that abortion should be available on demand.

The GOP divided over abortion in 1990.

We debated the question of abortion

Word forms

noun
singular: abortion
plural: abortions
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