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abet

/əˈbɛt/

Translations

abetverb

abetted

Past Simple

abetted

Past Participle

abetting

Gerund

/əˈbɛt/

encouragerSurtout dans le sens de soutenir ou d’encourager une conduite répréhensible.

He was accused of aiding and abetting the bank robbery.

Il a été accusé d’avoir aidé et encouragé le braquage de la banque.

favoriserDroit ; surtout dans le contexte d’un crime ou d’un délit.

He was charged with abetting the criminals in their escape.

Il a été inculpé pour avoir favorisé la fuite des criminels.

Additional translations

inciterPlus proche de « pousser à commettre » ; fréquent en contexte juridique ou réprobateur.

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Antonyms

abetverb

To encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing.

He was charged with abetting the criminals in their escape.

To assist (someone) in committing a crime or wrongdoing, acting as an accomplice.

He was accused of aiding and abetting the bank robbery.