abettors

variants also abetters
plural of abettor

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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. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abettors
Noun
  • On the morning of October 19, the day of the robbery, the pair were instructed to meet two accomplices in Aubervilliers, a northeastern suburb of Paris.
    Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • No one was ever charged with pulling the trigger, but three other men, Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 37, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, were charged with murder as accomplices for encouraging or assisting the shooter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Video from Reuters shows Houthi supporters in Yemen gathering in the capital Sanaa on Monday night praising the naval blockade.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Each was cast as the antagonist in the game that saw England’s exit, prompting invective from rival supporters on their return and a siege mentality in Manchester.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen are now threatening to disrupt oil exports through the Red Sea.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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“Abettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abettors. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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