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The story showed that it is wrong to abet cheating.
What does Abet mean?
Abet means to help someone do something wrong.
Dictionary definition
To help, encourage, or support someone in doing something wrong.
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A true friend should not abet harmful behavior.
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The guard was accused of trying to abet the escape.
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MeaningAbet means to help someone do something wrong.
ExampleExample: The story showed that it is wrong to abet cheating.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- uh · bet
- Strongest beat
- bet
- Ending
- bet
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bet.
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preventUse when stopping something from happening.
discourageUse when trying to stop someone from doing something.
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Abet word family
Base word
abet
verb
abetted
Helped or encouraged wrongdoing in the past.
verb
abetting
Helping or encouraging wrongdoing now.
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