Synonyms of perpetrate

perpetrate

verb

ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt 

as in to perform

to carry through (as a process) to completion

the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perform
• accomplish
• execute
• fulfill
• achieve
• do
• make
• implement
• commit
• prosecute
• carry out
• negotiate
• put through
• pull off
• carry off
• complete
• go through
• follow through (with)
• realize
• effectuate
• finish
• bring off
• effect
• compass
• practice
• attain
• bring about
• engage (in)
• reenact
• repeat
• ace
• work (at)
• nail
• actualize
• end
• wind up
• reduplicate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• slight
• skimp
• slur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perpetrate

Haq said nearly 70% of the cases in the last six months involved rape, many reportedly perpetrated by armed groups. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Autopsy details, however, revealed the extent of the violence perpetrated by Kohberger. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

What’s truly unnerving, however, is that whoever is perpetrating these crimes has the ability to control minds. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

With all the boxes checked on statutory requirements, the USTR can take action—including by leveraging tariffs—to stop the foreign actor from perpetrating the offense. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026