antiabortion
Opposing pregnancy termination
Antiabortion describes opposition to abortion, typically on moral or religious grounds.
The term usually characterizes political positions, legislation, or activists who seek to restrict or prohibit the procedure: antiabortion laws, antiabortion protesters.
Those who hold such views more often describe themselves as "pro-life."
Gestating offspring
- unbornNot yet delivered
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- conceptionFormation of an idea
gestation · trimester · viability · prenatal · sonogram · pregnancy center · crisis pregnancy · adoption
Causing sharp division
- divisiveCausing sharp disagreement
- contentiousInclined toward disagreement
- controversialCausing public dispute
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
opposition · backlash · outcry · conflict · disagreement · morality · ethics · bioethics
Amount owed, written
- banOfficial restriction on something
- restrictionLimit on action
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- statuteEnacted written rule
law · regulation · amendment · mandate · ordinance · trigger law · heartbeat bill · waiting period
GOP party member
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- right-wingPolitically conservative faction
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
- Christian rightBeliever's legal entitlement
family values · GOP · red state · Bible belt · fundamentalist · traditionalist · platform · voting bloc
Those publicly opposing something
- ralliesGathers or recovers
- marchesCoordinated rhythmic walking
- demonstrationsPublic displays of opinion
- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
vigils · lobbying · advocacy · campaigning · grassroots · petitioning · canvassing · placards
fetus
Gestating offspring
- unbornNot yet delivered
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
conception · gestation · trimester · viability · prenatal · sonogram · pregnancy center · crisis pregnancy · adoption · alternatives
polarizing
Causing sharp division
- divisiveCausing sharp disagreement
- contentiousInclined toward disagreement
- controversialCausing public dispute
clash · opposition · backlash · outcry · conflict · disagreement · morality · ethics · bioethics · conscience
bill
Amount owed, written
- banOfficial restriction on something
- restrictionLimit on action
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
statute · law · regulation · amendment · mandate · ordinance · trigger law · heartbeat bill · waiting period · parental consent
Republican
GOP party member
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- right-wingPolitically conservative faction
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
Christian right · family values · GOP · red state · Bible belt · fundamentalist · traditionalist · platform · voting bloc · single-issue
protesters
Those publicly opposing something
- ralliesGathers or recovers
- marchesCoordinated rhythmic walking
- demonstrationsPublic displays of opinion
picketing · vigils · lobbying · advocacy · campaigning · grassroots · petitioning · canvassing · placards · signs
antiabortionpro-choice
Supporting legal abortion access
pro-abortion · abortion rights · prochoice · reproductive rights · reproductive freedom