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- pronunciation:
bet
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
abets, abetting, abetted |
| definition: |
to incite, encourage, or aid, esp. in wrongdoing.
It is a crime to abet an escaped convict.- synonyms:
- aid, encourage, help, incite
- antonyms:
- hinder
- similar words:
- foment, instigate, prompt, provoke, second, spur, stimulate, support, sustain, uphold
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| related words: |
aid, assist, help |
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| derivations: |
abetter (n.), abettor (n.) |
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