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abet someone in something to help someone in some deed; to help someone do something illegal. Surely you do not expect me to abet you in this crime! aid and abet someone Cliché to help someone; to incite someone to do something, possibly something that is wrong. (Originally a legal phrase.) He was scolded for aiding and abetting the boys who were fighting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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During the Crusades and up to and including
our times, it has too often served as an abetment for those who accuse
Jews of being Christ-killers. He also observes that while the
Pakistani repression was condemned by the international community, most
countries disapproved of the Indian attack and their abetment of the
armed confrontation. |
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