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

In January, a Delta flight aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of an engine issue, forcing about 200 passengers to evacuate the aircraft using emergency slides. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025

In late 2019, DSD was set to occupy the 101 Ash St. tower, but the relocation was aborted weeks into the move because of asbestos contamination in the building. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025

When the plane was about 15 feet above the ground, the captain called for a go-around, instructing the first officer to abort the landing. —Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 21 May 2025

The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025