noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who aids or assists.

   "aidings and abettings of every bad inclination in the popular mind"

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of aid form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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auxiliaryhealthfulhelpfulpromotionserviceable

Example

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"I was arrested for aiding in his escape."

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