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abort

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of abort

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 of abort

abandon, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, scrap, scrub

Words Related to abort

abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off

recant, retract, take back, withdraw

countermand, reverse, roll back

break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate

hold back, interrupt, suspend

give up, relinquish, surrender

Near Antonyms of abort

engage, pledge, promise

begin, commence, initiate, start

take on, take up, undertake

Antonyms of abort

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