perpetrate

[ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪt]

perpetrate Definition

• 1. to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act
• 2. to 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.

• Example

  The company was accused of perpetrating fraud against its customers.

• Example

  The government is responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses.

perpetrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perpetrate

• commit
• execute
• do
• perform
• carry out

Antonyms for perpetrate

• prevent
• stop
• deter

Phrases with perpetrate

• perpetrate a hoax

  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.

• perpetrate violence

  to commit acts of physical harm or aggression against someone

  Example

  The group was known for perpetrating violence against innocent civilians.

• perpetrate a crime

  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'

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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.'