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abet in German

abet in German is ermutigen, anstiften, aufhetzen — abet means to help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.

abet in German

ermutigen
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
anstiften
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
aufhetzen
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
helfen
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]
stützen
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 German?
"abet" in German is ermutigen, anstiften, aufhetzen. abet means: To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
Are there other ways to say "abet" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "abet": ermutigen, anstiften, aufhetzen, helfen, stützen.
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