abettor

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Synonyms: bettor, abetter

Antonyms: bettor, abetter

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Noun

1. One that [[abet]]s an [[offender]]; one that [[incite]]s, [[instigate]]s, or [[encourage]]s. {{defdate|First attested from 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=4}}</ref>
2. A [[supporter]] or [[advocate]]. {{defdate|Late 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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