Ethical Debates Vocabulary

adjective a term used to describe something or someone as being less than human or of a lower status or quality

• The concept of treating certain groups as subhuman has been a dark chapter in human history.
• It's appalling how some people can act in such a subhuman manner towards others.
• I can't believe he stooped so low, that was just straight up subhuman.
• The relentless heat made me feel like I was slowly turning into a subhuman creature.

noun a person who believes in and advocates for laws that restrict a woman's right to choose abortion

• The forced birther movement seeks to restrict access to abortion services.
• I can't believe some forced birthers want to control women's bodies.
• Those forced birthers are just trying to force their beliefs on others.
• The politician's stance on abortion made it clear that he was a forced birther at heart.

adjective Capable of being abolished or eliminated.

• The law was amended to make the outdated regulations abolishable.
• I heard they're trying to get rid of that old rule, it's abolishable now.
• That rule is so easy to get rid of, it's totally abolishable.
• In order to progress, we must identify and eliminate abolishable barriers.

adjective relating to the act of abolishing or the abolition of something

• The abolitionary movement aimed to end slavery and promote equality for all individuals.
• She's really passionate about the abolitionary cause and is always spreading awareness.
• I'm all for the abolitionary vibe, let's make a change together!
• His writing style is abolitionary in nature, challenging societal norms and advocating for radical change.

noun the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy

• The debate over abortion rights continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.
• She decided to have an abortion because she wasn't ready to be a parent.
• Some people think abortion is totally cool, while others are totally against it.
• The decision to cancel the project was like performing an abortion on a long-held dream.