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
Chris	KRIS (English), KRHIS (Dutch)	English, Dutch
Thorne	[θɔ:n]
Kalisha	kə-LEESH-ə, kə-LISH-ə	African American (Rare)
Balbus	-	Ancient Roman
Yuli	-	Russian
Susy	['su:zi]