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- [uh-bet]
- /əˈbɛt/
- /əˈbet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-bet]
- /əˈbɛt/
Definitions of abetted word
- verb with object abetted to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime. 1
- noun abetted Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense. 1
- verb abetted simple past tense and past participle of abet. 0
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Origin of abetted
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English abette (whence Old French abeter, unless perhaps the latter, of Germanic orig., be the source for the ME), Old English *ābǣtan to hound on, equivalent to ā- a-3 + bǣtan to bait, akin to bite
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Parts of speech for Abetted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abetted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abetted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abetted
adjective abetted
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
Antonyms for abetted
verb abetted
- hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- prevented — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
noun abetted
- stayed — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
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