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

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

The company said the attack was perpetrated by an autonomous agent framework, built on top of an agentic security research harness powered by an unknown LLM. — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Many of the physical aggressions KFF Health News identified in CMS inspection reports were perpetrated by residents with diagnoses of dementia, schizophrenia, or other cognitive disorders. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

This may be the greatest injustice perpetrated by our political class. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026