Synonyms of abort

abort

verb

ə-ˈbȯrt 

as in to cancel

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

had to abort the mission to Mars when they lost contact with the satellite

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancel
• abandon
• revoke
• scrap
• repeal
• terminate
• rescind
• withdraw
• recall
• scrub
• suspend
• call
• call off
• halt
• drop
• interrupt
• reverse
• invalidate
• nullify
• retract
• annul
• cry off
• abrogate
• end
• stop
• discontinue
• recant
• void
• write off
• take back
• roll back
• relinquish
• countermand
• break off
• hold back
• surrender
• give up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• keep
• engage
• begin
• start
• initiate
• undertake
• pledge
• promise
• take up
• commence
• take on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abort

An earlier launch scheduled for last week was aborted after Musk said some of the rocket’s engines failed to start. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The pilots in the Delta Boeing 737 saw the potential collision and aborted their landing, eventually circling the airport before safely touching down. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

After aborting a Starship test flight last week, SpaceX plans to try again this Thursday evening. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

SpaceX's Starship rocket launch was automatically aborted due to multiple engine failures. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 July 2026