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abet

verb

/əˈbɛt/

Meaning

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.

aid and abet

assist, encourage, support, provoke, incite

deter, hinder, prevent

abet a crime, aid and abet, abet wrongdoing

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

to receive something willingly or agree to something

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.