🕵️abet

verb
/əˈbɛt/

Meaning

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

Example Sentences

He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.

Example Expressions

aid and abet

Synonyms

assist, encourage, support, provoke, incite

Antonyms

deter, hinder, prevent

Collocations

abet a crime, aid and abet, abet wrongdoing

More Example Sentences

I have diabetes.

I have diabetes — could that be related to this problem?

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