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Abort (Verb)

Terminate before completion; "abort the mission"; "abort the process running on my computer".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Cease development, die, and be aborted; "an aborting fetus".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Scientists were forced to abort the space mission due to a malfunction in the rocket's engine system.
The young tree began to abort, its fragile roots succumbing to the harsh winter months.
Her thoughts of the pregnant woman plagued her as she agonized and wept about being an aborting fetus herself, nearly 30 years prior.
Doctors were prepared to take the woman into surgery as her body began to abort the damaged fetus.
During pregnancy complications arose and tests showed the embryo was starting to abort, a heartbreaking confirmation of her worst fears.