abet
The word “abet” has 2 syllables: a-bet.
It's pronounced as /əˈbɛt/.
What is synonym and antonym for abet?
In the thesaurus, “abet” has 9 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abet along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abet
- aid
- assist
- condone
- encourage
- help
- incite
- instigate
- promote
- provoke
Antonyms for abet
- balk
- block
- check
- constrain
- curb
- discourage
- halt
- hamper
- hinder
- hold
- impede
- inhibit
- interfere
- obstruct
- oppose
- prevent
- regulate
- restrain
- stop
- tame
- thwart
Meanings of abet
- noun
- Fraud or cunning.
- An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid.
- verb
- To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
- To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
- To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain.
- To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.
Example Sentences
- The accomplice was charged with attempting to abet the criminal in his escape.
- It is illegal to abet fraudulent activities, and those caught may face severe consequences.
- The investigation revealed that several individuals conspired to abet the embezzlement scheme.
- The law strictly prohibits anyone from knowingly helping to abet acts of terrorism.
- The court found evidence that suggested the defendant had actively sought to abet the tax evasion scheme.
On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abet, such as: aid, assist, balk, block, check, condone, constrain.
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