Perpetrate Meaning in English
word
ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪt
PUR-puh-trayt
pˈɜːpɪtɹˌeɪt
PUR-pi-trayt
Definition
To commit or carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral action, especially a crime.
Usage & Nuances
"Perpetrate" is formal and mainly used for serious or criminal actions (e.g., "perpetrate a crime"). Not used for positive actions. Common collocations: "perpetrate fraud", "perpetrate violence". Can sound legalistic or official.
Spanish: perpetrarPortuguese (BR): perpetrarPortuguese (PT): perpetrarChinese (Simplified): 实施（犯罪） - 犯（罪）Chinese (Traditional): 實施（犯罪） - 犯（罪）Hindi: अंजाम देना (अपराध)Arabic: ارتكبBengali: অপরাধ করা - কুকর্ম করাRussian: совершить (преступление) - осуществить (негативное действие)Japanese: 犯す（犯罪・悪事）Vietnamese: phạm (tội) - thực hiện (hành vi xấu)Korean: 저지르다 (범죄나 악행)Turkish: işlemek (suç, kötülük)Urdu: ارتکاب کرنا (جرم یا بُرا عمل)Indonesian: melakukan (kejahatan/aksi buruk)
Example Sentences
He was arrested for perpetrating a robbery.
basic
Only a few people could have perpetrated such a terrible crime.
basic
Who would want to perpetrate fraud?
basic
Investigators are trying to find out who perpetrated the cyber attack.
natural
She couldn't believe someone she trusted had perpetrated such a betrayal.
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Reports suggest the same group perpetrated several similar incidents last year.
natural