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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.

Synonyms

  • Commit
  • Pull

Hypernyms

  • Move

Related Words

  • Perpetrator (noun)
  • Perpetration (noun)
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