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Helfershelfer — meaning in English

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English meaning

abettor noun A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.

Senses

Helfershelfer is used for these senses in English:

abettor One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
abettor A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]

abettor — full definition

noun A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.
noun A person who supports or backs someone or something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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