abet

verb

ə-ˈbet

abetted; abetting

transitive verb

: to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)

abet the commission of a crime

: to assist or support (someone) in the achievement of a purpose

The singer was abetted by a skillful accompanist.

especially : to assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime

—often used in the phrase aid and abet

accused of aiding and abetting a criminal

abetment

ə-ˈbet-mənt How to pronounce abet (audio)

noun

abettor noun

or less commonly abetter

ə-ˈbe-tər

Synonyms

brew
ferment
foment
incite
instigate
pick
provoke
raise
stir (up)
whip (up)

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

She abetted the thief in his getaway. Did he abet the commission of a crime? Their actions were shown to abet terrorism.

Recent Examples on the Web Even supposedly revolutionary technologies abet this impulse.

Michael Friedrich, The Atlantic, 25 July 2022 Kerr, whose father, Malcolm, was assassinated when Steve Kerr was in college, is an outspoken critic of gun violence and of the politicians who abet it.

Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2022 Trump has long complained about Kemp, who did nothing to abet Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 6 Jan. 2022 Beyond clinicians and regulators, Purdue Pharma found many to abet its criminal scheme, including pharmacies and drug distributors who flooded small towns with mountains of opioids.

Haider J. Warraich, STAT, 20 Sep. 2021 Attorney Elizabeth Myers, who represents those plaintiffs, said the orders granted by Meachum wouldn’t stop Texas Right to Life or other injunctive defendants from suing other parties that abet in abortions when the law goes into effect.

Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021 Trump wanted to leverage federal law enforcement to abet his reelection bid.

Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 3 July 2021 Polls reveal shockingly high levels of isolation and loneliness among the U.S. population, conditions that are known to make people more susceptible the destructive, paranoid conspiracy theories that abet the right wing.

Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 6 May 2021 Coopting the appeal of sweatsuit comfort, this set adds enough polish to aid and abet your return to in-person plans.

Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 24 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English abetten, borrowed from Anglo-French abeter, from a-, prefix in transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + beter "to harass (a bear with dogs), bait," borrowed from Old Low Franconian *bētan; akin to Old English bǣtan "to set upon (with animals), bait" — more at bait entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	abettor
释义	abet verb ə-ˈbet abetted; abetting transitive verb 1 : to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) abet the commission of a crime 2 : to assist or support (someone) in the achievement of a purpose The singer was abetted by a skillful accompanist. especially : to assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime —often used in the phrase aid and abet accused of aiding and abetting a criminal abetment ə-ˈbet-mənt noun abettor noun or less commonly abetter ə-ˈbe-tər Synonyms brew ferment foment incite instigate pick provoke raise stir (up) whip (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She abetted the thief in his getaway. Did he abet the commission of a crime? Their actions were shown to abet terrorism. Recent Examples on the Web Even supposedly revolutionary technologies abet this impulse. Michael Friedrich, The Atlantic, 25 July 2022 Kerr, whose father, Malcolm, was assassinated when Steve Kerr was in college, is an outspoken critic of gun violence and of the politicians who abet it. Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2022 Trump has long complained about Kemp, who did nothing to abet Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 6 Jan. 2022 Beyond clinicians and regulators, Purdue Pharma found many to abet its criminal scheme, including pharmacies and drug distributors who flooded small towns with mountains of opioids. Haider J. Warraich, STAT, 20 Sep. 2021 Attorney Elizabeth Myers, who represents those plaintiffs, said the orders granted by Meachum wouldn’t stop Texas Right to Life or other injunctive defendants from suing other parties that abet in abortions when the law goes into effect. Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021 Trump wanted to leverage federal law enforcement to abet his reelection bid. Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 3 July 2021 Polls reveal shockingly high levels of isolation and loneliness among the U.S. population, conditions that are known to make people more susceptible the destructive, paranoid conspiracy theories that abet the right wing. Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 6 May 2021 Coopting the appeal of sweatsuit comfort, this set adds enough polish to aid and abet your return to in-person plans. Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 24 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English abetten, borrowed from Anglo-French abeter, from a-, prefix in transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + beter "to harass (a bear with dogs), bait," borrowed from Old Low Franconian bētan; akin to Old English bǣtan* "to set upon (with animals), bait" — more at bait entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Legal Definition abet transitive verb ə-ˈbet abetted; abetting : to assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime —often used in the phrase aid and abet abettor noun variants also abetter 1 as in accomplice one associated with another in wrongdoing the man who drove the getaway car in the bank robbery was arrested as an aider and abettor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accomplice informer informant accessory accessary confederate henchman collaborator conspirator cohort gangster partner collaborationist evidence traitor racketeer mobster crony comrade plotter companion state's evidence 2 as in supporter someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support without all the neighborhood kids as abettors, I would never have gotten all my chickens back in their coop Synonyms & Similar Words supporter ally sympathizer bedfellow confederate buddy accomplice friend fellow traveler backer assistant partner accessory collaborator associate coadjutor helper pal accessary colleague collaborationist adjunct empathizer confidant coalitionist companion fellow cohort comrade chum well-wisher mate crony intimate familiar Antonyms & Near Antonyms enemy detractor adversary foe opponent belittler
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