Abetters

/əˈbɛtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abetter; multiple people who help, encourage, or support wrongdoing.

Etymology

Formed by adding the plural suffix -s to abetter (abet + -er + -s). Maintains the same root and agent suffix as the singular form.

Kelly Says

When police investigate a crime, they search for not just the main perpetrator but all the abetters—the getaway driver, the lookout, everyone who played a role becomes part of the legal blame.

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