abet

Meanings

• Verb

  To encourage or help, especially secretly or unofficially.

  - "He abetted the thief in his crime."
  - "She abetted her friend's business by investing in it."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbɛt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

baffle , confound , contradict , counteract , denounce , deter , disapprove , disconcert , discourage , dissuade , expose , frustrate , hinder , impede , obstruct , thwart

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Synonyms

advocate , aid , assist , back , connive , cooperate , countenance , egg on , embolden , encourage , favor , foment , incite , instigate , promote , sanction , second , set on , support , sustain , uphold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abet
bet , jet , net , set

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Variants

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abet , abetment , abetments , abets , abetted , abetter , abetters , abetting , abettor , abettors , a good bet , a good/safe/sure bet , a safe bet , a sure bet

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Etymology

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From Old French 'abeter', meaning 'to drive away, to harass'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abet' is often used in horse racing to refer to a person who places a bet on a particular horse.

2. In some legal jurisdictions, a person can be charged as an accessory before the fact if they help plan a crime but do not actually participate in it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Accessory: An accessory is a person who knowingly and intentionally helps or assists another person to commit a crime.

2. Complicity: Complicity refers to the act of knowingly participating in a crime or wrongdoing, often with another person.

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Culture

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The term 'abet' has been used extensively in literature and law. In literature, it often appears in the context of criminal activity or moral dilemmas. In law, it refers to a person who aids, encourages, or assists in the commission of a crime.

How to Memorize "abet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of helping or encouraging someone. Imagine a person giving a thumbs up or nodding in approval to another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abet' with 'encourage' or 'help'. Remember that it means to secretly or unofficially aid someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Bets on E' where 'A' stands for 'Abet', 'B' for 'Bets', and 'E' for 'Encourages'.

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