New Words : abet

abet :

verb :

1) to encourage, support or countenance by aid or approval

2) to contribute as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense

3) to assist or encourage usually in some wrongdoing

to abet a swindler

to abet a crime

abetted the thief in robbing the bank

Our duty is urged and our confidence abetted.

Related Forms :

abetment : noun
abettal : noun
abettor : noun
abetter : noun




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