abort

An act or instance of prematurely terminating a process or mission.

"The pilot called for an abort."

To prematurely stop or terminate a mission, process, or action.

"They had to abort the mission."

(Of a plan or development) to fail or cease to develop.

"The project aborted due to funding issues."

To end a pregnancy, often intentionally, before full term.

"She decided to abort the pregnancy."