abetting

ADJECTIVE

auxiliary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancillary

STRONG

accessory adjuvant backup complementary extra reserve secondary spare subordinate subsidiary supporting

WEAK

appurtenant contributory subservient

Antonyms

STRONG

chief important necessary superior

WEAK

body main

ADJECTIVE

supportive

Synonyms

WEAK

accessory adjuvant ancillary appurtenant assistant backup collateral complementary contributory extra reserve secondary spare subordinate subservient subsidiary supporting

Example Sentences

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But at the same time he’s abetting the union campaign by parroting their arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Sir Jeffrey's wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson denies charges of aiding and abetting.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson denies five charges related to aiding and abetting.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Lady Donaldson denies five charges related to aiding and abetting.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Miss Ramirez, that had better not have been you abetting these hoodlums.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman