abetment

noun

Definition of abetmentnext
as in assistance
an act or instance of helping the proposed government bailout of the company is being decried as an ill-advised abetment of managerial ineptitude

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  1. assistance
  2. assist
  3. support
  4. help
  5. boost
  6. aid
Noun
  • At least 10 local agencies were set to get a portion of the funding, which would ultimately provide housing assistance to more than 1,500 people in the Richmond region, per Homeward's news release.
    — Karri Peifer, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Those traveling to front line regions or Ukraine's border with Belarus may be exposed to Russian and Belarusian military and security presence, active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Foundation Academy 9, Orlando University 0 Buzz: G. Rodriguez had 4 goals and an assist for Foundation (7-4).
    — Johnny Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Dominique Neville, Hillsdale lacrosse: The senior scored four goals and had an assist in a 14-4 victory over Priory.
    — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The director of Voice of America said that more than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff have been placed on administrative leave following Donald Trump‘s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The other side: The Houthis condemned the strikes and claimed the U.S. conducted them because of the Houthi support for Gaza.
    — Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of support
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  • But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.
    — Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.
    — Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
Definition of help
Noun
  • As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.
    — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Waukegan sought mutual aid from other departments to help fight the blaze and man city fire stations.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of aid
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“Abetment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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