Alveda King

I prayed often for deliverance from the pain caused by my decision to abort my baby. I suffered the threat of cervical and breast cancer and experienced the pain of empty arms after the baby was gone. And truly, for me, and countless abortive mothers, nothing on earth can fully restore what has been lost; only Jesus can.

American Clergyman

Joseph Lancaster

I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.

English Educator

Indicates an effort was made but didn't achieve the desired result, often implying disappointment.

Negative Outcome

Refers to a process or action that was started but not finished.

Incomplete Action

Often carries a subtle sense of regret or criticism about the failure or incompletion.

Subtle Disapproval

Used to describe treatments or actions aimed at stopping a medical condition or process.

Medical Context

Highlights its use in medical scenarios to indicate prevention or early termination.

Preventive Usage

Refers to disrupting a process or condition at a specific stage.

Abortive