aid and abet

To assist someone, usually in a mischievous or illegal activity. Gary was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the jewelry thief. I know other kids aided and abetted Paul in egging our house—he's just the only one who got caught.

aid and abet someone

Cliché to help someone; to incite someone to do something, possibly something that is wrong. (Originally a legal phrase.) He was scolded for aiding and abetting the boys who were fighting.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Latisha	lə-TISH-ə, lə-TEESH-ə	African American
AŞTÎ	-	Kurdish
Parnel	-	English (Archaic)
Kveta	-	Czech
Sonnie	SUN-ee	English (Rare)
Prune	-	French