perpetrate (Meaning)
perpetrate (v)
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
perpetrate (v. t.)
To do or perform; to carry through; to execute, commonly in a bad sense; to commit (as a crime, an offense); to be guilty of; as, to perpetrate a foul deed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perpetrate
Synonyms:
- effectuate
- carry off
- follow through (with)
- negotiate
- pull off
- realize
- carry out
- complete
- go through
- put through
Antonyms:
perpetrate Sentence Examples
- The ruthless dictator perpetrated numerous atrocities against his own people.
- The criminals sought to perpetrate a robbery on the unsuspecting bank.
- The rebels perpetrated a daring attack on the government headquarters.
- The perpetrators of the crime remain at large, evading justice.
- The act of genocide is a heinous crime perpetrated by humans against humans.
- The perpetrator confessed to perpetrating the murder out of jealousy.
- The authorities were baffled by the motive behind the perpetrator's actions.
- The victims of the perpetrator's violence suffered severe physical and emotional trauma.
- The perpetrator's lack of remorse for their actions shocked the community.
- The perpetrator's sentence reflected the severity of their crimes and the need for justice.
FAQs About the word perpetrate
perform an act, usually with a negative connotationTo do or perform; to carry through; to execute, commonly in a bad sense; to commit (as a crime, an offense);
fulfill, make, implement,perform, prosecute, achieve, do, commit, execute, fulfil
fail,fail,slight, slight,skimp, skimp, slur, slur
The ruthless dictator perpetrated numerous atrocities against his own people.
The criminals sought to perpetrate a robbery on the unsuspecting bank.
The rebels perpetrated a daring attack on the government headquarters.
The perpetrators of the crime remain at large, evading justice.
