<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>promote, assist, aid, help</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>discourage, hinder</li></ul>