abortion
Pronunciation: [əˈbɔrʃən]
Word
Context: "healthcare"
(noun) a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. This means taking steps to stop a baby from growing in a woman's body before it can be born.
Example
Many women choose abortion when they feel they are not ready to take care of a child.
Example
Some people strongly believe that abortion should not be allowed under any circumstances.
Example
What are the reasons women might consider abortion?
Context: "general"
(noun) the act of ending something early or stopping something from happening. This can apply to plans or projects that are stopped before they are finished.
Example
The abortion of the project was necessary to reallocate resources.
Example
The abortion of the meeting left many questions unanswered.
Example
What led to the abortion of the event?
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