noun
abetting
uh-BEH-tihng
Abetting (noun) means the act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong, especially a crime. Example: “He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbery.”
noun
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The act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
"He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbery."
How to use abetting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHelping someone commit a crime or wrongdoing, usually by encouragement or support rather than doing it yourself.
Common mistake
Almost always seen paired with "aiding" in the legal phrase "aiding and abetting" — rarely used alone.
Common pairings
aiding and abetting
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Word forms
- Plural
- abettings
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He was charged with aiding and _____ the robbery.
Rhymes for abetting
petting
setting
wetting
getting
letting
betting
netting
vetting
fretting
upsetting
resetting
forgetting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “abetting” mean?
The word “abetting” means the act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong, especially a crime. In plain terms, helping someone commit a crime or wrongdoing, usually by encouragement or support rather than doing it yourself.
How do you pronounce “abetting”?
“Abetting” is pronounced uh-BEH-tihng (/əˈbɛtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “abetting” in a sentence?
Here is “abetting” used in a sentence: “He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbery.”
What part of speech is “abetting”?
“Abetting” is a noun.
