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to abet
01
to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime
Transitive: to abet a crime or a criminal
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
abet
3rd person singular
abets
past simple
abetted
past participle
abetted
Examples
The gang leader was found guilty of abetting illegal drug trafficking operations.
02
to aid or assist someone in an activity
Transitive: to abet sb in an activity
Examples
The nurse abetted the doctor in the surgery, assisting with the procedures and providing necessary support.
Lexical Tree
abetment
abetter
abettor
abet
