abortionist — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A person who performs abortions, especially illegally or secretly.

Mad. Restell, the celebrated Abortionist [is arrested].

The quack abortionist, with “a little knowledge,” impudently, remorselessly, and secretly employs his craft for filthy lucre’s sake, perpetrating one crime to conceal another, at which science and charity blush.

2

A person who advocates for or supports the legality of abortion.

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4

ADJ.

celebrated, little, quack

VERB + ABORTIONIST

act

PREP.

with

ADV.

also

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Example Bank

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01

Mad. Restell, the celebrated Abortionist [is arrested].

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02

The quack abortionist, with “a little knowledge,” impudently, remorselessly, and secretly employs his craft for filthy lucre’s sake, perpetrating one crime to conceal another, at which science and cha

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03

Such a fetus is perfectly viable save for the act of the abortionist.

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04

She plays a timid, caring but nonetheless controversial 1950s London housewife who is also a back-alley abortionist.

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