Definition of Abet

to encourage or support a behavior or action

Examples of Abet in a sentence

The photo editing software is sure to abet my odds of winning the photo competition.  🔊

Can you believe the community has decided to abet crime by not giving the police the names of suspected gang members?  🔊

Giving the dog a treat is a way to abet his obedience.  🔊

During the press conference, the president vowed severe consequences for any person or group who chose to abet the terrorists.  🔊

Many states have passed repeat offender laws to show criminals they do not abet repeated cases of the same offense.  🔊

To abet continued gaming, most casinos provide guests with frequent player rewards.  🔊

The grandmother was arrested for trying to abet her grandson, a prison escapee.  🔊

Isn’t it rather ironic that a doctor would go out of his way to abet a suicide?  🔊

Although Carol claims to support Jay’s filmmaking efforts, she has done nothing to abet his goals.  🔊

If you abet violence in your home, you should not be surprised if your children grow up to be abusers.  🔊

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