Thesaurus
Synonyms and Antonyms of abets
- the belief that violent entertainment abets violent behavior in the people who partake of it
advances, cultivates, encourages, forwards, fosters, furthers, nourishes, nurtures, promotes, sows, stimulates
detonates, sets, sets off, triggers
excites, galvanizes, inflames (also enflames), inspires, motivates, rouses
activates, energizes, enlivens, fires, invigorates, jazzes (up), livens (up), peps (up), quickens, stimulates, vitalizes
bridles, checks, constrains, curbs, discourages, holds, inhibits, regulates, reins (in), restrains, tames
allays, calms, quiets, settles, soothes, stills, subdues, tranquilizes (also tranquillizes)
- car thieves are often unwittingly abetted by owners foolishly leaving the keys in the ignition
advances, eases, facilitates, forwards, fosters, furthers, launches
champions, endorses (also indorses), patronizes, promotes, sponsors
attends, cares (for), comforts, ministers (to), succors
bolsters, boosts, buttresses, reinforces (also reenforces)
advises, counsels, guides, mentors, nurtures
bails out, delivers, rescues, saves
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