Definition of abet Abet
/ʌbɛˈt/ - [ubet] - a•bet
We found 12 definitions of abet from 8 different sources.
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What does abet mean?
WordNet
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| abet - assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing | ||
| assist act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function | ||
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Wiktionary 
- abet (Verb)
To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc. , to bet.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- abet (v. t.)
To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wicked courses; to abet vice; to abet an insurrection. - abet (v. t.)
To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense. - abet (v. t.)
To contribute, as an assistant or instigator, to the commission of an offense. - abet (n.)
Act of abetting; aid.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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abet
To help or encourage to do something wrong. -
abet
The act of inciting or encouraging someone to commit a crime.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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abet
a-bet′, v.t. to incite by encouragement or aid (used chiefly in a bad sense):—pr.p. abet′ting; pa.p. abet′ted.—ns. Abet′ment; Abet′ter, Abet′tor, one who abets. [O. Fr. abeter—à (—L. ad, to), and beter, to bait, from root of Bait.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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abet
To excite or encourage--a common word, greatly in use at boat-racings, and other competitive acts.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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abet
In a military sense it is a grave crime to aid or abet in mutiny or sedition, or excite resistance against lawful orders.
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🔤- abet, verb, present, 1st person singular of abet (infinitive).
- abet, verb (infinitive).
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