diff --git a/tools/virsh.pod b/tools/virsh.pod
index f6f9908c26..01b8fd68d0 100644
--- a/tools/virsh.pod
+++ b/tools/virsh.pod
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ I<bandwidth> specifies copying bandwidth limit in Mbps.
 Manage active block operations.
 
 I<path> specifies fully-qualified path of the disk.
-If I<--live> is specified, the active job on the specified disk will
+If I<--abort> is specified, the active job on the specified disk will
 be aborted.
 If I<--info> is specified, the active job information on the specified
 disk will be printed.