The meaning of ABET is to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan). How to use abet in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Abet.

ABET definition: to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing. See examples of abet used in a sentence.

Encouraging and urging on (Definition of abet from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

To abet something, especially something bad or undesirable, means to make it possible.

Definition of abet verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

abet (əˈbɛt) vb, abets, abetting or abetted (tr) to assist or encourage, esp in crime or wrongdoing [C14: from Old French abeter to lure on, entice, from beter to bait]

Abet definition: To approve, encourage, and support (an action or a plan of action); urge and help on.

Feb 24, 2026 · abet (third-person singular simple present abets, present participle abetting, simple past and past participle abetted) (transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance …

To abet is to help someone do something, usually something wrong. If you were the lookout while your older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, you abetted her mischief. The verb abet can be used …

Did he abet the commission of a crime? Their actions were shown to abet terrorism. She is charged with aiding and abetting [=helping and encouraging] the thief in his getaway.