Synonyms for

Abetting

Verb / ʌˈbetɪŋ / Another word for abetting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To assist or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Synonyms & similar words

abet aiding assisting encouraging facilitating helping promoting supporting abetting backing colluding conspiring conniving fostering instigating prodding spurring urging

Example sentences

  1. The teacher caught him abetting his friend to cheat on the test.
  2. The gang members were charged with abetting the drug dealer.
  3. The CEO was found guilty of abetting the embezzlement of funds.
  4. He was accused of abetting the terrorist group.
  5. The police arrested the suspect for abetting the murder.

Quotes

  • The man who is abetting crime shares its guilt.
  • Abetting a crime is as bad as committing one.
  • Abetting a bad cause is like pouring oil on a fire.

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