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abet
[ uh-bet ]
verb (used with object)
- to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing:
to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: ,
abet
/ əˈɛ /
verb
- tr to assist or encourage, esp in crime or wrongdoing
Derived Forms
- ˈٳԳ, noun
- ˈٳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·mԳ ·t noun
- ܲa·t adjective
- ܲa·tԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of abet1
Example Sentences
"You have to ask yourself, are they technically aiding and abetting them, because aiding and abetting criminals and terrorists is a crime," Gorka said.
The second order directs every federal agency to ensure that payments to state and local governments do not “abet so-called ‘sanctuary’ policies that seek to shield illegal aliens from deportation.”
A woman in her 20s who was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving was released with no further action to be taken in relation to that arrest.
"The high officials, the top brass who aided and abetted, facilitated the fascist regime are still in their position," he says.
The woman, who was held on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving, will face no further action.
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