words associated with abetments
Synonyms of abet
brew: : to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation
ferment: : to undergo fermentation The wine ferments in oak barrels.
foment: : to promote the growth or development of : rouse , incite foment a rebellion was accused of fomenting a riot
incite: : to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
instigate: : to goad or urge forward : provoke
pick: : to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument picked the hard clay
provoke: : to call forth (a feeling, an action, etc.) : evoke provoke laughter
raise: : to cause or help to rise to a standing position
stir (up): : to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of tied so tightly he could scarcely stir a finger
whip (up): : to take, pull, snatch, jerk, or otherwise move very quickly and forcefully whipped out his gun —Green Peyton
Words Related to abet
advance: : to accelerate the growth or progress of advance a cause
cultivate: : to prepare or prepare and use for the raising of crops Some fields are cultivated while others lie fallow.
encourage: : to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten she was encouraged to continue by her early success
forward: : near, being at, or belonging to the forepart the forward section of the main deck
foster: : affording, receiving, or sharing nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties They are foster parents to three foster children.
further: : farther sense 1 my ponies are tired, and I have further to go —Thomas Hardy
nourish: : nurture , rear … to save my boy, to nourish and bring him up … —Shakespeare
nurture: : training , upbringing With proper focus during early nurture , one can grow into a secure being … —Ella Pearson Mitchell
promote: : to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
sow: : an adult female swine
stimulate: : to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity : animate , arouse
detonate: : to explode with sudden violence
set: : to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
set off: : something that is set off against another thing:
trigger: : a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
excite: : to call to activity
galvanize: : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically galvanize a muscle
inflame: : to excite to excessive or uncontrollable action or feeling
enflame: : to excite to excessive or uncontrollable action or feeling
inspire: : to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural inspiration
motivate: : to provide with a motive : impel questions that excite and motivate youth She was motivated by a desire to help children.
rouse: : to cause to break from cover
activate: : to make active or more active: such as
energize: : to make energetic, vigorous, or active energized by the coach’s pep talk
enliven: : to give life, action, or spirit to : animate fresh flowers enliven the room
fire: : the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
invigorate: : to give life and energy to : animate
jazz (up): : American music developed especially from ragtime and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre
liven (up): : enliven — often used with up he … livened up the editorial page —Current Biography
pep (up): : brisk energy or initiative and high spirits
quicken: : to make alive : revive
stimulate: : to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity : animate , arouse
vitalize: : to endow with vitality : animate
Phrases Synonymous with abet
Near Antonyms of abet
bridle: : the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 2a ) and reins
check: : exposure of a chess king to an attack from which he must be protected or moved to safety with his king in check
constrain: : to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation Teenagers often feel constrained by rules. an artist constrained by a client’s requirements
curb: : a bit that exerts severe pressure on a horse’s jaws
discourage: : to deprive of courage or confidence : dishearten was discouraged by repeated failure
hold: : to have possession or ownership of or have at one’s disposal holds property worth millions the bank holds the title to the car
inhibit: : to prohibit from doing something
regulate: : to govern or direct according to rule
rein (in): : a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal — usually used in plural
restrain: : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something restrained the child from jumping
tame: : reduced from a state of native wildness especially so as to be tractable and useful to humans : domesticated tame animals
allay: : to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate expect a breeze to allay the heat
calm: : a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water a sailing ship motionless in the calm
quiet: : the quality or state of being quiet (see quiet entry 2) : tranquility
settle: : to place so as to stay
soothe: : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
still: : devoid of or abstaining from motion
subdue: : to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
tranquilize: : to make tranquil or calm : pacify
tranquillize: : to make tranquil or calm : pacify
Synonyms of abet
aid: : to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end aid a cause aid a friend
assist: : to give usually supplementary support or aid to She assisted the boy with his lessons.
back: : the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
backstop: : something at the back serving as a stop: such as
help: : to give assistance or support to help a child with homework
prop (up): : something that props or sustains : support
support: : to endure bravely or quietly : bear
Words Related to abet
advance: : to accelerate the growth or progress of advance a cause
ease: : the state of being comfortable: such as
facilitate: : to make easier : help bring about facilitate growth
forward: : near, being at, or belonging to the forepart the forward section of the main deck
foster: : affording, receiving, or sharing nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties They are foster parents to three foster children.
further: : farther sense 1 my ponies are tired, and I have further to go —Thomas Hardy
launch: : to throw forward : hurl launched an arrow at a target
champion: : warrior , fighter a champion of his king
endorse: : to write on the back of
indorse: : to write on the back of
patronize: : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for The government patronized several local artists.
promote: : to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
sponsor: : one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person’s religious education or spiritual welfare
attend: : to be present at : to go to attend a meeting attend law school
care (for): : suffering of mind : grief
comfort: : to give strength and hope to : cheer comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded
minister (to): : agent the angels are ministers of the divine will —H. P. Liddon
succor: : relief
sustain: : to give support or relief to
bolster: : a long pillow or cushion
boost: : to push or shove up from below boosted him up over the fence
buttress: : a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
reinforce: : to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced reinforce levees reinforce the elbows of a jacket reinforce ideas
reenforce: : to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced reinforce levees reinforce the elbows of a jacket reinforce ideas
advise: : to give (someone) a recommendation about what should be done : to give advice to Her doctor advised her to try a drier climate.
counsel: : advice given especially as a result of consultation He was unwise to reject my counsel .
guide: : one that leads or directs another’s way needed a guide for the safari
mentor: : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus’ son Telemachus
nurture: : training , upbringing With proper focus during early nurture , one can grow into a secure being … —Ella Pearson Mitchell
bail out: : a rescue from financial distress
deliver: : to set free and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil —Matthew 6:13 (King James Version)
rescue: : to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save , deliver : such as
save: : to deliver from sin
embolden: : to instill with boldness or courage
encourage: : to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten she was encouraged to continue by her early success
hearten: : to give heart to : cheer
benefit: : something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage discounted prices and other benefits of a museum membership The benefits outweigh the risks of taking the drug. reaping the benefits of their hard work changes that will be to your benefit
favor: : friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior a politician attempting to keep the favor of the voters
oblige: : to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance obliged to find a job felt obliged to share it with her
profit: : a valuable return : gain
serve: : to be a servant
Phrases Synonymous with abet
Near Antonyms of abet
balk: : a ridge of land left unplowed as a dividing line or through carelessness
bar: : a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) windows with bars across them a door secured by an iron bar
block: : a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose a block of ice blocks of cheese : such as
constrain: : to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation Teenagers often feel constrained by rules. an artist constrained by a client’s requirements
hamper: : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede pitching … violently in the seaway, hampered by her heavy tow —R. S. Porteous
handicap: : a race or contest in which an artificial advantage is given or disadvantage imposed on a contestant to equalize chances of winning
hold back: : something that retains or restrains
impede: : to interfere with or slow the progress of
inhibit: : to prohibit from doing something
obstruct: : to block or close up by an obstacle A piece of food obstructed his airway. The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
restrain: : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something restrained the child from jumping
strangle: : to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
baffle: : to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert Her behavior baffled her parents.
foil: : to prevent from attaining an end : defeat always able to foil her enemies Her accident foiled her from becoming a dancer.
frustrate: : to balk or defeat in an endeavor frustrated her opponents by her ball-handling
inconvenience: : something that is inconvenient
interfere: : to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition
oppose: : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast one military force opposed to another concreteness as opposed to abstraction —L. E. Lynch
sabotage: : destruction of an employer’s property (such as tools or materials) or the hindering of manufacturing by discontented workers
thwart: : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
desert: : arid land with usually sparse vegetation
disappoint: : to fail to meet the expectation or hope of : frustrate the team disappointed its fans He disappointed his parents with his decision.
fail: : to lose strength : weaken her health was failing
let down: : discouragement , disappointment his latest novel is a letdown
discourage: : to deprive of courage or confidence : dishearten was discouraged by repeated failure
dishearten: : to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale were disheartened by the news
repress: : to check by or as if by pressure : curb injustice was repressed
retard: : to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment chemicals to retard the spread of fire
stifle: : to withhold from circulation or expression stifled our anger
straiten: : to make strait or narrow
stunt: : to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
damage: : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation flood damage sustained severe damage to her knee
harm: : physical or mental damage : injury the amount of harm sustained by the boat during the storm
hurt: : to inflict with physical pain : wound He hurt his back while moving some boxes. was seriously hurt in a car accident You’re hurting my arm!
injure: : to do an injustice to : wrong
Antonyms of abet
hinder: : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds. economic growth hindered by sanctions
Synonyms of abetment
aid: : to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end aid a cause aid a friend
assist: : to give usually supplementary support or aid to She assisted the boy with his lessons.
assistance: : the act of helping or assisting someone or the help supplied : aid financial and technical assistance Can I be of any assistance ? [=can I help you?]
backing: : something forming a back a tape with adhesive backing
boost: : to push or shove up from below boosted him up over the fence
hand: : the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey holding a pair of scissors in his hand She put her hands over her eyes.
help: : to give assistance or support to help a child with homework
helping hand: : hand sense 8a
leg up: : a helping hand : boost
lift: : to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate
support: : to endure bravely or quietly : bear
Words Related to abetment
advancement: : the action of advancing : the state of being advanced:
encouragement: : the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
facilitation: : the act of facilitating : the state of being facilitated
forwarding: : near, being at, or belonging to the forepart the forward section of the main deck
furtherance: : the act of furthering : advancement
furthering: : farther sense 1 my ponies are tired, and I have further to go —Thomas Hardy
nurturance: : affectionate care and attention
benefaction: : the act of benefiting
patronage: : advowson
promotion: : the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
sponsorship: : one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person’s religious education or spiritual welfare
advice: : recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct : counsel … shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties … —U.S. Constitution offering medical advice a word of advice
care: : suffering of mind : grief
counsel: : advice given especially as a result of consultation He was unwise to reject my counsel .
guidance: : the act or process of guiding
mentoring: : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus’ son Telemachus
attendance: : the act or fact of attending something or someone a physician in attendance Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
attention: : the act or state of applying the mind to something Our attention was on the game. You should pay attention to what she says.
hand-holding: : solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)
service: : the occupation or function of serving in active service
beneficence: : the quality or state of doing or producing good : the quality or state of being beneficent admired for her beneficence
charity: : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering
favor: : friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior a politician attempting to keep the favor of the voters
kindness: : the quality or state of being kind treating people with kindness and respect
philanthropy: : goodwill to fellow members of the human race
assuagement: : to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease unable to assuage their grief
palliation: : to reduce the violence of (a disease)
relief: : a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate
succor: : relief
Near Antonyms of abetment
constraint: : the act of constraining
frustration: : the act of frustrating the frustration of creative instinct is a notorious evil of the machine age —The Times Literary Supplement (London)
inhibition: : the act of inhibiting : the state of being inhibited
interference: : the act or process of interfering
obstruction: : the state of being obstructed
repression: : the action or process of repressing : the state of being repressed repression of unpopular opinions
restraint: : an act of restraining : the state of being restrained
deterrence: : the act or process of deterring: such as
discouragement: : the act of discouraging : the state of being discouraged
Antonyms of abetment
hindrance: : the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered hindrance of speech
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