abets

verb

Definition of abetsnext
present tense third-person singular of abet
1
as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being the belief that violent entertainment abets violent behavior in the people who partake of it

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2
as in aids
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end car thieves are often unwittingly abetted by owners foolishly leaving the keys in the ignition

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“Abets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abets. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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