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abetted

/əˈbɛtɪd/
Meanings

  • To actively support, encourage, or assist in the commission of an illegal act.

    - "John abetted the theft by providing the getaway car."
    - "Mary abetted the crime by providing the necessary tools and supplies."
Antonyms

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

advocate , aid , assist , back , connive , cooperate , countenance , egg on , embolden , encourage , favor , foment , incite , instigate , promote , sanction , second , set on , support , sustain , uphold
Rhymes
Words rhyming with abetted
abet , abide , bide , collide , confide , decide , hide , collide , confide , decide , hide , collide , confide , decide , hide
Homophones
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  1. Abate, abate (v): to reduce, to diminish, to lower.

  2. Abatement, abatement (n): a reduction, a diminution, a lowering.

  3. Abetter, abetter (adj): superior, surpassing, better, excellent.

Variants
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abet , abetment , abetments , abets , abetted , abetter , abetters , abetting , abettor , abettors
Forms
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The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'abetted' are 'abetted' (past tense) and 'abetted' (past participle)., The comparative and superlative forms of the adjective 'abetted' (meaning 'superior' or 'surpassing') are 'more abetted' (comparative) and 'most abetted' (superlative).

Etymology
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The word 'abetted' comes from the Old French word 'abeter', which means 'to harass' or 'to persecute'. The word 'abetted' came to mean 'to actively support or encourage' in English law.

Related Concepts
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  1. Accessory Before The Fact: An accessory before the fact is a person who, although not present at the scene of the crime, knowingly provides assistance, encouragement, or advice that results in the commission of a crime. An accessory before the fact can also be referred to as an 'abettor before the fact' or simply an 'accessory'. The punishment for being an accessory before the fact can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case.

  2. Principal: In the context of criminal law, the term 'principal' refers to the person who commits a criminal act, or who directly engages in the commission of a crime. The principal is also sometimes referred to as the 'actor' or the 'doer' of the crime. In some cases, there may be more than one principal involved in the commission of a crime. For example, in a case of armed robbery, there may be two principals involved: the person who planned and organized the robbery, and the person who actually carried out the robbery by using force or the threat of force against the victims.

  3. Accessory After The Fact: An accessory after the fact is a person who, although not present at the scene of the crime or not directly involved in the commission of the crime, knowingly and intentionally provides assistance, encouragement, or advice to the principal or any other person involved in the commission of the crime, with the intent to hinder, obstruct, or prevent the apprehension, prosecution, or punishment of the principal or any other person involved in the commission of the crime.

Culture
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The term 'abetted' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe the role of someone who supports, encourages, or assists in the commission of an illegal act. In literature, the term 'abettor' is used to describe a character who knowingly supports or encourages the actions of another character, often to their own detriment. In art, the term 'abetted' is used to describe works that depict or represent the role of someone who supports, encourages, or assists in the commission of an illegal act. In music, the term 'abetted' is used to describe works that contain lyrics or themes that depict or represent the role of someone who supports, encourages, or assists in the commission of an illegal act.

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