abetted; abetting
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
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Examples of abet in a Sentence
She abetted the thief in his getaway.
Did he abet the commission of a crime?
Their actions were shown to abet terrorism.
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
While Google has a big lead, the threat from TikTok and Amazon — abetted by Perplexity — could grow in the future.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
It is abetted in this effort with the plush leather appointments, on-the-road silence thanks to the Pirelli tires, and an impressive Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker audio system.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
She’s abetted by Tam’s superb portrayal, which movingly conveys Jing’s shifting moods.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Abet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abet. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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