perpetrated
word · lemma: perpetrate
Definition
To commit or carry out something harmful, illegal, or immoral, especially a crime.
Usage & Nuances
Formal word, often used in legal or news contexts. Most common with 'crime', 'fraud', 'violence'. Rarely used for positive actions. Avoid using it for minor actions or mistakes.
Spanish: perpetrar - cometer (delito)Portuguese (BR): praticar (crime) - cometer (crime)Portuguese (PT): praticar (crime) - cometer (crime)Chinese (Simplified): 实施（犯罪）- 犯下（罪行）Chinese (Traditional): 實施（犯罪）- 犯下（罪行）Hindi: अंजाम दिया (अपराध)Arabic: ارتكب (جريمة) - نفذ (جريمة)
Example Sentences
The crime was perpetrated by a group of thieves.
basic
He perpetrated a serious fraud against the company.
basic
Many acts of violence were perpetrated during the conflict.
basic
It's still not clear who actually perpetrated the attack.
natural
Authorities believe the fraud was perpetrated over several years.
natural
They denied that any crimes had been perpetrated by their members.
natural