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abet in Swedish

abet in Swedish is anstifta, bistå, understödja — abet means to help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.

abet in Swedish

anstifta
verb
(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
bistå
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]
understödja
verb
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action). [late 16th c.]
uppvigla
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 Swedish?
"abet" in Swedish is anstifta, bistå, understödja. abet means: To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
Are there other ways to say "abet" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "abet": anstifta, bistå, understödja, uppvigla.
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