abet

verb

UK/əˈbet/
US/əˈbet/

Definitions of abet verb

  1. Transitive

    To assist or encourage someone to commit an offense or do something wrong.

    • The lawyer was accused of aiding and abetting his client in money laundering.

    • She never intended to abet anyone in committing a crime.

    • The company's executives were under investigation for abetting misconduct.