How to Pronounce "abetted"

word

əˈbɛtɪd

uh-BET-id

ɐbˈɛtɪd

uh-BET-id

Definition

If someone has abetted another person, it means they actively helped, supported, or encouraged that person, especially in doing something wrong or illegal.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈbɛtɪd

British English

ɐbˈɛtɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-BET-id

Listen in Context

He abetted his friend in cheating on the test.

The criminal was abetted by two accomplices.

She was charged because she abetted the theft.

He couldn't have pulled it off if no one had abetted him from the inside.