abetting

verbassist, help in wrongdoing

Word Origin & History

late 14c. (implied in abetting), from Old French abeter "to bait, to harass with dogs," literally "to cause to bite," from a- "to" (see ad-) + beter "to bait," from a Germanic source, perhaps Low Franconian betan "incite," or Old Norse beita "cause to bite," from Proto-Germanic *baitjan, from PIE root *bheid- "to split" (see fissure). Related: Abetted; abetting.

Example Sentences for abetting

What will your father say if he finds me aiding and abetting?

This is not co-operation; it is aiding and abetting 'refusal' tactics.

Why, yes, my dear; that would be aiding and abetting, you know.

It seemed as if Miss Sharp was abetting him, for she came to my side—.

My nephew, not only aiding and abetting these ruffians, but seeking to palliate their crimes!

For the penalty for merely “aiding and abetting” a heretic was “perpetual prison.”

Anne now added, understanding Mrs. Brewster's idea and abetting it.

This the Persian government considered as aiding and abetting a rebellion.

To be sure, Wench, you must have been aiding and abetting to help him to this Escape.

He did it with the air of a sentimentalist who was aiding and abetting an elopement.

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verb assist, help in wrongdoing

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