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

Synonyms for abetting

• aiding
• assisting
• facilitating
• promoting

Antonyms for abetting

• hindering
• preventing
• discouraging

Phrases with abetting

• abetting a criminal

  helping or encouraging someone to commit a crime

  Example

  He was arrested for abetting a criminal in the robbery.

• abetting suicide

  encouraging or assisting someone to commit suicide

  Example

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

• abetting mutiny

  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.'