perpetrate Definition
- 1to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act
- 2to carry out or bring about something, usually something bad
Using perpetrate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perpetrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was found guilty of perpetrating the crime.
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The company was accused of perpetrating fraud against its customers.
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The government is responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses.
perpetrate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with perpetrate
to deceive people by making them believe something that is not true
Example
The students decided to perpetrate a hoax on their teacher by pretending they had all failed the exam.
to commit acts of physical harm or aggression against someone
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The group was known for perpetrating violence against innocent civilians.
to commit an illegal act
Example
The suspect was arrested for perpetrating a series of burglaries in the area.
Origins of perpetrate
from Latin 'perpetratus', past participle of 'perpetrare', meaning 'to accomplish, commit'
Summary: perpetrate in Brief
To 'perpetrate' [ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪt] means to commit a crime or harmful act, or to carry out something usually bad. It can be used in phrases like 'perpetrate a hoax' or 'perpetrate violence.' The term is often used in formal contexts and has synonyms like 'commit' and 'execute.'
