Definition of Abet
Abet
a·bet


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(verb)
to encourage someone to do something wrong or to assist them in doing it, especially to support or assist someone in committing a crime;

e.g. He refused to abet their crime by driving them away from the scene.

(verb)
to encourage and actively offer one's approval for some plan or activity;

e.g. Even if they only abet this course of action, they will still be held partially responsible.



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