abetted

Verb

Past tense of 'abet'. Encouraged or assisted 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 abetted the criminal activities of his friends.
• The law states that anyone who abetted a crime is as guilty as the perpetrator.
• She was accused of having abetted the thief.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Abetted a crime Abetted in wrongdoing Abetted the thief Abetted corruption