perpetrate Synonyms

perpetrate Meaning

Wordnet

perpetrate (v)

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Webster

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.

perpetrate Sentence Examples

  1. The ruthless dictator perpetrated numerous atrocities against his own people.
  2. The criminals sought to perpetrate a robbery on the unsuspecting bank.
  3. The rebels perpetrated a daring attack on the government headquarters.
  4. The perpetrators of the crime remain at large, evading justice.
  5. The act of genocide is a heinous crime perpetrated by humans against humans.
  6. The perpetrator confessed to perpetrating the murder out of jealousy.
  7. The authorities were baffled by the motive behind the perpetrator's actions.
  8. The victims of the perpetrator's violence suffered severe physical and emotional trauma.
  9. The perpetrator's lack of remorse for their actions shocked the community.
  10. 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);

implement, commit, accomplish, execute,perform, do, fulfill, fulfil, achieve, make

fail,fail, slight,slight, skimp, slur, slur,skimp

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.