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abets

[əˈbɛt]

abets Definition

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.

Using abets: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abets" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbers.

  • Example

    She was found guilty of abetting the crime.

  • Example

    The company was accused of abetting tax evasion.

abets Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for abets

Phrases with abets

  • abet and encourage

    to support or encourage someone in doing something wrong or illegal

    Example

    The company was accused of abetting and encouraging tax evasion.

  • aid and abet

    to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal

    Example

    He was charged with aiding and abetting the terrorists.

  • abetting a criminal

    helping or encouraging someone to commit a crime

    Example

    She was found guilty of abetting a criminal.

Origins of abets

from Old French 'abetir', meaning 'to bait'

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Summary: abets in Brief

'Abets' [əˈbɛt] means to encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, especially to commit a crime. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbers.' 'Abets' has synonyms like 'assist' and 'support,' and antonyms like 'deter' and 'discourage.' Phrases like 'aid and abet' and 'abetting a criminal' use 'abet' to denote helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong.