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abet Synonyms

Another word for abet

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• verb (Context 1)

To encourage, support, or assist someone in committing an offense or wrongdoing (especially a crime).

Usage Example

"The prosecutor charged the accountant with conspiring to incite the corporate fraud."

Strongest
incite
instigate
Strong
foment
egg on
encourage
assist
aid
promote
support
Weak
connive

Opposites of abet

The opposite of abet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deter
hinder
obstruct
impede
thwart
prevent
discourage
frustrate
See all opposites of abet

• Nearby Words

aber
aberrant
aberrational
abet
abhor
abhorrent
abhorrently

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abet
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