Perpetrate (Verb)
Meaning
Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The notorious gang leader was known for masterminding the elaborate scheme that would perpetrate massive financial losses on unsuspecting investors.
- Police officials were determined to prevent the protesters from using any violent tactics that could perpetrate harm on innocent bystanders.
- The shocking footage released online suggested that the officer might have attempted to perpetrate a cover-up following the high-profile accident.
- A string of store break-ins across town raised fears that a group of thieves was out to perpetrate more burglaries in the near future.
- Without being held accountable, the corrupt politician was free to continue and perpetrate more destructive actions that would ruin the country economically.