abetting

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Verb abet has 1 sense

abet - assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
--₁ is one way to assist

Derived forms: noun abetment₁, noun abettor₁, noun abetter₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Abetting

Definition:

Abetting refers to the act of aiding, encouraging, or supporting someone in carrying out a harmful or unlawful activity.

Noun:

Abetting (uncountable) - The act of assisting or encouraging someone in the commission of a crime or wrongdoing.

Example sentence:

His abetting of the robbery led to his arrest as an accomplice.

Verb:

Abetting (present participle of abet) - To actively support, encourage, or assist someone in carrying out a harmful or unlawful activity.

Example sentence:

She was charged with abetting the suspect in evading arrest.

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