Abetting

Pronunciation: /əˈbɛtɪŋ/

Definitions of abetting

verb to encourage or assist someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing

Example Sentences

A1 She was accused of abetting the thief.

A2 The group of friends was charged with abetting the criminal.

B1 The company's CEO was found guilty of abetting embezzlement.

B2 The politician was arrested for abetting corruption.

C1 The mastermind behind the scheme was known for abetting white-collar crimes.

C2 The lawyer was disbarred for abetting his client's illegal activities.

Examples of abetting in a Sentence

formal The suspect was charged with abetting the criminal activity.

informal She was accused of abetting the theft.

slang He's always abetting his friends in mischief.

figurative His silence was seen as abetting the corruption within the company.

Grammatical Forms of abetting

• past tense: abetted
• plural: abettings
• comparative: more abetting
• superlative: most abetting
• present tense: abets
• future tense: will abet
• perfect tense: have abetted
• continuous tense: is abetting
• singular: abet
• positive degree: abetting
• infinitive: to abet
• gerund: abetting
• participle: abetted

Origin and Evolution of abetting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abetting' originated from the Old French term 'abeter' which means 'to bait or urge on'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abetting' has evolved to include the act of encouraging or assisting someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.