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abets

The correct spelling is abets.

How to pronounce abets

noun

IPA: /əˈbɛts/

Say it like: Abe-ts

The correct spelling is abets. Fraud or cunning.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Fraud or cunning.
  2. 2.An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid.

verb

  1. 1.To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
  2. 2.To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
  3. 3.To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain.
  4. 4.To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.

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