Abet

Abet (abet)
v. t.	((?))
A*bet"
[imp. ** p. p.* Abetted (&?]); p. pr. ** vb. n.* Abetting.] [OF. abeter] a (L. ad) + beter to bait (as a bear

To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wicked courses; to abet vice; to abet an insurrection.

"The whole tribe abets the villany." South.

Would not the fool abet the stealth,
Who rashly thus exposed his wealth?
Gay.

To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense.

[Obs.].

Our duty is urged, and our confidence abetted.
Jer. Taylor.

To contribute, as an assistant or instigator, to the commission of an offense.

Syn. -- To incite; instigate; set on; egg on; foment; advocate; countenance; encourage; second; uphold; aid; assist; support; sustain; back; connive at.

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