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also abetters
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as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing
the man who drove the getaway car in the bank robbery was arrested as an aider and abettor
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as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
without all the neighborhood kids as abettors, I would never have gotten all my chickens back in their coop
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Recent Examples of abettors
The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abettors
Noun
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The Knoot and Prince sentencings bring the total number of Americans sent to prison for working as accomplices to at least nine since last year.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Her daughter later testified in court, leading to life sentences for Cosco and his accomplices.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The president's Republican allies in Congress are fueling the immigration and deportation actions with billions of dollars in special funds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Lander is counting on backing of left-leaning allies like Indivisible and the Working Families Party, along with a grassroots army of volunteers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Abettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abettors. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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