contracept

American  

[kon-truh-sept] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛpt /

verb (used with object)

1. to prevent the conception of (offspring).

2. to prevent pregnancy or impregnation in; provide with the means for birth control.

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Etymology

Origin of contracept

First recorded in 1965–70; back formation from contraception

Example Sentences

“The need for maternal and child health remains, but you can’t contracept your way to maternal and child health.”

From Washington Times

Despite the most diligent attempts to contracept, unwanted pregnancy happens, whether through contraceptive failure, a partner's refusal to cooperate or bad luck.

From US News

“I’m Catholic; we do not contracept,” Ms. Smith said.

From New York Times

“Young ladies weren’t getting pregnant by themselves, and we felt it was important for the young men to understand what the consequences were when they engaged in sexual behaviors and did not contracept effectively,” she said.

From Time

"What we're talking about is specific to women and girls' ability to contracept, to control their reproductive health," said Jay Silverman, who studies violence against women at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.

From Reuters