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abetting

/æbˈɛtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does abetting mean?

verb

To support or encourage (a person or activity) in a secret or illegal way. To assist or help (someone) to do something wrong or illegal.

Example

"The police suspected that the company was abetting the smuggling operation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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