perpetrate

verb

per·pe·trate ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt How to pronounce perpetrate (audio)

perpetrated; perpetrating

transitive verb

: to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit

: to produce, perform, or execute (something likened to a crime)

perpetrate a pun

perpetration

ˌpər-pə-ˈtrā-shən How to pronounce perpetrate (audio)

noun

perpetrator

ˈpər-pə-ˌtrā-tər How to pronounce perpetrate (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

The men were planning to perpetrate a robbery. The attack was perpetrated by a street gang. He vowed revenge for the crime perpetrated on his family.

Recent Examples on the Web To help perpetrate the attention, Berkowitz began leaving notes at the scenes of each shooting for detectives.

Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The collapse of Enron in 2001 spotlighted the role of its auditor Arthur Andersen, which had helped perpetrate accounting fraud at the energy giant.

Matthew Goldstein, New York Times, 28 June 2022 Under current law, unmarried partners who commit domestic violence are not barred from purchasing a firearm, though spouses who perpetrate domestic violence are.

Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 And with regard to that, people who perpetrate mass shootings are searching for answers, meaning in life.

CBS News, 12 June 2022 Experts describe multiple types of IPV that involve different characteristics and patterns regarding how often women and men perpetrate such violence.

Kellie Lynch, Chron, 23 May 2022 There’s no record of any of these registrations being used to perpetrate fraud, such as might take place if someone claimed to be an inactive or out-of-state voter and sought to cast a ballot using their name.

James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2022 As Putin continues to perpetrate indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian objects, no child in the country is safe.

Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Quite simply, face masks perpetrate real educational and emotional harm on students.

Daniel Buck, National Review, 5 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	perpetrators
释义	perpetrate verb per·pe·trate ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt perpetrated; perpetrating transitive verb 1 : to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit 2 : to produce, perform, or execute (something likened to a crime) perpetrate a pun perpetration ˌpər-pə-ˈtrā-shən noun perpetrator ˈpər-pə-ˌtrā-tər noun Synonyms accomplish achieve bring off carry off carry out commit compass do execute follow through (with) fulfill fulfil make negotiate perform prosecute pull off put through See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The men were planning to perpetrate a robbery. The attack was perpetrated by a street gang. He vowed revenge for the crime perpetrated on his family. Recent Examples on the Web To help perpetrate the attention, Berkowitz began leaving notes at the scenes of each shooting for detectives. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The collapse of Enron in 2001 spotlighted the role of its auditor Arthur Andersen, which had helped perpetrate accounting fraud at the energy giant. Matthew Goldstein, New York Times, 28 June 2022 Under current law, unmarried partners who commit domestic violence are not barred from purchasing a firearm, though spouses who perpetrate domestic violence are. Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 And with regard to that, people who perpetrate mass shootings are searching for answers, meaning in life. CBS News, 12 June 2022 Experts describe multiple types of IPV that involve different characteristics and patterns regarding how often women and men perpetrate such violence. Kellie Lynch, Chron, 23 May 2022 There’s no record of any of these registrations being used to perpetrate fraud, such as might take place if someone claimed to be an inactive or out-of-state voter and sought to cast a ballot using their name. James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2022 As Putin continues to perpetrate indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian objects, no child in the country is safe. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Quite simply, face masks perpetrate real educational and emotional harm on students. Daniel Buck, National Review, 5 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare, from per- through + patrare to accomplish, from pater father — more at father First Known Use 1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition perpetrate verb per·pe·trate ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt perpetrated; perpetrating : to bring about or carry out : commit Thieves perpetrated the crime. Legal Definition perpetrate transitive verb per·pe·trate ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt perpetrated; perpetrating : to carry out or bring about (as a crime) perpetrators noun plural of perpetrator as in criminals Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance criminals offenders perps lawbreakers assassins malefactors crooks bandits gunmen felons pirates outlaws thugs hoodlums gangsters brigands desperadoes hooligans bullies mafiosi highwaymen villains ruffians mobsters scoundrels rowdies punks thieves goons gorillas robbers gangbangers desperados hoods yobs bravoes bravos vandals swindlers cutthroats toughs racketeers roughnecks yobboes gangstas yobbos pickpockets toughies plug-uglies juvenile delinquents mugs tearaways
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perpetrate

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Legal Definition

transitive verb

noun