abetted
The word “abetted” has 3 syllables: a-bet-ted
It's pronounced as /əˈbɛtɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for abetted?
In the thesaurus, “abetted” has 9 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abetted along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abetted
- aided
- approved
- assisted
- encouraged
- endorsed
- helped
- promoted
- provoked
- supported
Antonyms for abetted
- balked
- barred
- blocked
- bridled
- checked
- constrained
- curbed
- discouraged
- failed
- frustrated
- hampered
- handicapped
- held
- hindered
- illegal
- illicit
- impeded
- impermissible
- inhibited
- interfered
- obstructed
- opposed
- regulated
- restrained
- strangled
- tamed
- thwarted
- unauthorized
- unlawful
- unofficial
- wrongful
Meanings of abetted
- 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 conspirator was found guilty of having abetted the criminal enterprise.
- The evidence showed that the insider had knowingly abetted the corporate fraud.
- The investigation revealed that certain employees had abetted the embezzlement scheme.
- The witness testified that the defendant had actively abetted the arson plot.
- The court determined that the individual had abetted in the illegal distribution of confidential information.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abetted, such as: aided, approved, assisted, balked, barred, blocked, bridled.
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