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abettor.

One that abets an offender; one that incites, instigates, or encourages.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈbɛtə/Received-Pronunciation/əˈbɛtɚ/General-American[-ɾɚ]General-American
  1. One that abets an offender; one that incites, instigates, or encourages.

  2. A supporter or advocate.

Where this word comes from

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

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