abortive attempt
 

* 1.failed attempt

2.effort that did not succeed

English Related Words* abortive

* abortive attack

* abortive mission

* abortive plan

* abortive scheme

* abortive strike

* abortively

* abortiveness

* access attempt

* attempt

* attempt an act

* attempt at

* attempt on one's life

* attempt on smb.'s life

* attempt smb.'s life