Canadian English Meaning of abet

abet

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Definitions and Meaning of abet in English

Wordnet

abet (v)

assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

Webster

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.

Webster

abet (n.)

Act of abetting; aid.

FAQs About the word abet

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