abettor

Meaning

1. One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages.
2. A supporter or advocate.

Synonyms

accomplice

instigator

abetter

accessory

assistant

associate

helper

inciter

inducer

monger

mover

persuader

stirrer

supporter

instigator of a crime

co-offender

accessary

agent provocateur

agitator

Translations

medeplichtige

complice

cómplice

cúmplice

mededader

complice

Anstifter

instigador

opstoker

ηθικός αυτουργός

ophitser

handlanger

aanstichter

agitateur

istigatore

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈbɛtə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: abettour

In summary

From Middle English abettour, from Anglo-Norman abettour, from Old French abeter + -our (“-or”). See abet.