Meaning of the word abetter in English

What does abetter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abetter

US /əˈbɛtər/
UK /əˈbɛtər/

Noun

a person who encourages or assists someone to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime

Example:
The police are looking for the thief and his abetter.
He was charged as an abetter in the fraud case.