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abetting

[əˈbetɪŋ]

abetting Definition

encouraging or assisting someone to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.

Using abetting: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was charged with abetting the thief in his escape from the police.

  • Example

    She was accused of abetting the terrorist group by providing them with weapons.

  • Example

    The company was found guilty of abetting illegal logging activities in the protected forest.

abetting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abetting

  • helping or encouraging someone to commit a crime

    Example

    He was arrested for abetting a criminal in the robbery.

  • encouraging or assisting someone to commit suicide

    Example

    The court found him guilty of abetting suicide and sentenced him to prison.

  • encouraging or assisting soldiers or sailors to rebel against their superior officers

    Example

    The sergeant was accused of abetting mutiny among the troops.

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Summary: abetting in Brief

'Abetting' [əˈbetɪŋ] means encouraging or assisting someone to do something wrong, especially to commit a crime. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'He was charged with abetting the thief in his escape from the police.' 'Abetting' can also be used in phrases like 'abetting a criminal,' 'abetting suicide,' and 'abetting mutiny,' which denote specific types of wrongdoing. Its synonyms include 'aiding,' 'assisting,' 'facilitating,' and 'promoting.'