Abets Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English (in the sense ‘urge to do something good or bad’): from Old French abeter, from a- (from Latin ad ‘to, at’) + beter ‘hound, urge on’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime

Short Definition:

encourage or assist someone to do something wrong

Examples:

• he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others