abet (Meaning)
abet (v)
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
abet (v. t.)
To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wicked courses; to abet vice; to abet an insurrection.
To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense.
To contribute, as an assistant or instigator, to the commission of an offense.
abet (n.)
Act of abetting; aid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abet
abet Sentence Examples
- The accomplice was charged with aiding and abetting the criminal in carrying out the robbery.
- It is against the law to abet someone in committing perjury by providing false testimony.
- The manager refused to abet any unethical practices within the company, emphasizing a commitment to integrity.
- His actions were deemed to abet the spread of misinformation, leading to consequences for his reputation.
- The court found evidence that the employee had actively abetted his colleague in embezzling company funds.
- The teacher made it clear that she would not tolerate any attempts to abet cheating during exams.
- The whistleblower revealed a network of individuals who conspired to abet fraudulent activities within the organization.
- Legislation was introduced to impose strict penalties on those who knowingly abet cybercrimes.
- Society condemns any attempt to abet discrimination or prejudice based on race, gender, or ethnicity.
- The legal system recognizes the importance of holding accountable those who abet criminal enterprises.
FAQs About the word abet
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoingTo instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-d
provoke, encourage, promote,raise, instigate, foment, cultivate, trigger, incite, whip (up)
tame, check, check, restrain, inhibit, tame, constrain,restrain, discourage, discourage
The accomplice was charged with aiding and abetting the criminal in carrying out the robbery.
It is against the law to abet someone in committing perjury by providing false testimony.
The manager refused to abet any unethical practices within the company, emphasizing a commitment to integrity.
His actions were deemed to abet the spread of misinformation, leading to consequences for his reputation.
