Associations to the word «Abet»

Wiktionary

ABET, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) (1390) until the early 17th century.]
ABET, verb. (transitive) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
ABET, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid any good cause, opinion, or action; to maintain. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ABET, verb. (obsolete) To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.
ABET, noun. (obsolete) Fraud or cunning. [First attested from 1150 to 1350.]
ABET, noun. (obsolete) An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]

Dictionary definition

ABET, verb. Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada