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abet in Dutch

abet in Dutch is aanmoedigen, aansporen, aanzetten — abet means to help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.

abet in Dutch

aanmoedigen
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
aansporen
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
aanzetten
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
ophitsen
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
bijstaan
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]
meehelpen aan
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]
ondersteunen
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]

What does "abet" mean?

  1. verb To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
  2. verb To support or back up a good cause, opinion or action.
  3. verb To push someone towards doing something worthwhile.
  4. verb (dated) To back a prediction by putting money on it.
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What is "abet" in Dutch?
"abet" in Dutch is aanmoedigen, aansporen, aanzetten. abet means: To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
Are there other ways to say "abet" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "abet": aanmoedigen, aansporen, aanzetten, ophitsen, bijstaan, meehelpen aan.
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