nounπShareFraud or cunning."His abets in the cheating scandal were quickly uncovered. "characterattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid."The teacher warned that any abets of cheating during the exam would result in immediate disqualification. "aidactionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable."The teacher abets her students' curiosity by asking open-ended questions. "actionmoralhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime."The getaway driver abets the bank robbery by providing a quick escape. "lawguiltpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain."The teacher abets students' curiosity by encouraging them to ask questions. "actionlawgovernmentaidmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.""My brother abets his claim that he'll win the video game tournament by betting me $10." "betbusinessfinancegameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading