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perpetrate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of perpetrate

to carry through (as a process) to completion

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

Synonyms of perpetrate

accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill (or fulfil), make, negotiate, perform, prosecute, pull off, put through

Words Related to perpetrate

bring about, effect, effectuate, implement

engage (in), practice (also practise)

reduplicate, reenact, repeat

actualize, attain, realize

complete, end, finish, wind up

Phrases Synonymous with perpetrate

Near Antonyms of perpetrate

skimp, slight, slur

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