Vocabulary
Abet
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
Urdu meaning
اعانت کرنا، معاونت کرنا، مجرم کی مدد کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- In fact, the very same people whose brethren are being killed in Gaza are busy preparing red carpet receptions for the US president whose administration continues to aid and abet this genocide.
- The clock is ticking for Israel and also for the Arab states whose inaction is seen to abet Israel`s carnage.
Synonyms
assist, aid, help, lend a hand, support, back, encourage; cooperate with
Curator example
“he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others”
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