abets

Verb

Encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.

ریشه

From the Old French 'abeter', meaning 'to bait' or 'to harass with dogs', literally 'to make bite', from 'a-' (to) + 'bet' (bait).

مثال

• He abets the criminal activities of his friends.
• The law states that anyone who abets a crime is as guilty as the perpetrator.
• She was accused of abetting the thief.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Abets a crime Abets in wrongdoing Abets the thief Abets corruption