abetting

Meanings

• Verb

  To encourage or help, especially unlawfully.

  - "He abetted the thief in his crime."
  - "She was accused of abetting her husband's infidelity."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbɛtɪŋ/
   
   
   
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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 abetting
betting , setting , regretting , forgetting , metting , greeting

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Variants

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abet , abetment , abetments , abets , abetted , abetter , abetters , abetting , abettor , abettors , aiding and abetting

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Etymology

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From Old French abeter, meaning 'to drive away, to harass', from ab- 'away' + beter 'beast'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abetting' was first used in English law in the 15th century.

2. In some jurisdictions, 'abetting' a crime can be considered just as serious as committing the crime itself.

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Related Concepts

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1. Accessory after the fact: A person who, knowing that a felony has been committed, receives, relieves, comforts, or assists the principal offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial, or punishment.

2. Criminal conspiracy: An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime.

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Culture

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In literature, 'abetting' is often used to describe the act of supporting or encouraging someone in their wrongdoing. In art, it can be depicted as a moral dilemma, where the viewer is forced to consider the implications of their own actions in relation to the actions of the characters in the artwork.

How to Memorize "abetting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of helping or encouraging someone to do something, especially something wrong or illegal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abetting' with the idea of encouraging or helping someone, especially in a negative context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'abetting' starts with the letter 'a' and can be remembered as 'A'iding 'B'ad actions 'T'ogether.

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