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Synonyms of abortion

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Another word for abortion is feticide. Other synonyms of abortion are abortus.

Synonyms and similar words for abortion

nounA spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.

nounAn induced abortion.

  • aborticideAn agent responsible for an abortion (the destruction of a fetus); abortifacient.
  • feticideThe killing of a fetus or embryo; an induced abortion.
  • foeticide
  • terminationAn induced abortion.

nounMore synonyms

  • abortusAn aborted fetus, especially one aborted in early pregnancy.
  • abort obsoleteThe product of a miscarriage; an aborted offspring; an abortion.

nounAct of terminating pregnancy.

  • embryoctonyDeliberate destruction of the unborn fetus; abortion.

Meaning of abortion

  1. noun A spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.
  2. noun An induced abortion.
  3. noun An aborted foetus; an abortus.

Full definition of abortion

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Questions about synonyms of abortion

What is another word for abortion?
Abortion has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as feticide and abortus.
What does abortion mean?
Abortion means a spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.

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