[abet] vt abet.ted ; abet.ting [ME abetten, fr. MF abeter, fr. OF, fr. a- (fr. L ad-) + beter to bait, of Gmc origin; akin to OE baetan to bait] (14c) 1: to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan): forward
2: to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose "abetted the thief in his getaway" syn see incite -- abet.ment n -- abet.tor or abet.ter n