How To Spell abet?
How to Pronounce abet?
Correct pronunciation for the word "abet" is [ɐbˈɛt], [ɐbˈɛt], [ɐ_b_ˈɛ_t].
What are the misspellings for abet?
"Abet" in context
The verb "abet" is defined as to encourage or support another to commit a crime or other harmful action. It is a criminal offense to abet someone in the commission of a crime. It can also be used to describe someone who assists or helps someone else in any wrongful activity.
Abetting is a form of crime which can attract heavy punishment under both civil and criminal laws. It is different from aiding or assisting with a crime, where a person does not have the same level of involvement with the crime.
Abetting is a form of crime which can attract heavy punishment under both civil and criminal laws. It is different from aiding or assisting with a crime, where a person does not have the same level of involvement with the crime.
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Usage over time for abet:
This graph shows how "abet" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Abet:
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• assist, help in wrongdoing • aid • support- back .
- abet .
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- get behind ,
- approve ,
- guide ,
- get through ,
- help out ,
- give .
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- boost .
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- inspire .
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