How to Pronounce "aid and abet"
expression
AYD and uh-BET
AYD and uh-BET
Definition
To help and encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal, especially a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /əˈbɛt
British English
ˈeɪd/ /ˈænd/ /ɐbˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AYD and uh-BET
UK
AYD and uh-BET
Listen in Context
It is illegal to aid and abet someone in committing a robbery.
She was charged with aiding and abetting the suspect.
You must not aid and abet in any form of fraud.
He didn't rob the bank, but he did aid and abet the criminals by driving the getaway car.