noun

abetting

uh-BEH-tihng

noun

The act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.

"He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbery."

How to Use Abetting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHelping someone commit a crime or wrongdoing, usually by encouragement or support rather than doing it yourself.

Common mistake

Almost always seen paired with "aiding" in the legal phrase "aiding and abetting" — rarely used alone.

Common pairings

aiding and abetting

abettings plural

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He was charged with aiding and _____ the robbery.

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