abet
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ABET
[+ object]
formal
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to help, encourage, or support someone in a criminal act
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She abetted the thief in his getaway.
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Did he abet the commission of a crime?
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Their actions were shown to abet terrorism.
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She is charged with aiding and abetting [=helping and encouraging] the thief in his getaway.
