abet

[əˈbet]

abet Definition

to encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.

Using abet: Examples

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

• Example

  He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbers.

• Example

  She was accused of abetting the terrorist group.

• Example

  The company was found guilty of abetting environmental pollution.

abet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abet

• aid
• assist
• encourage
• support

Antonyms for abet

• deter
• discourage
• hinder

Phrases with abet

• abet and encourage

  to actively support or urge someone to do something wrong

  Example

  The gang leader abetted and encouraged his followers to commit crimes.

• aid and abet

  to help or assist someone in doing something wrong

  Example

  The accountant was accused of aiding and abetting the embezzlement scheme.

• abetting a criminal

  assisting or encouraging a person who has committed a crime

  Example

  The police arrested him for abetting a criminal in the robbery.

Origins of abet

from Old English 'ǣbǣtan', meaning 'to bait'

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Summary: abet in Brief

'Abet' [əˈbet] means to encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, especially a crime. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbers.' 'Abet' can be used in phrases like 'aid and abet,' which means to help or assist someone in doing something wrong, and 'abetting a criminal,' which refers to assisting or encouraging a person who has committed a crime.