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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of perpetrate
In fact, last year, a woman known to be a danger to herself and others perpetrated a shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston and two people were wounded, including her young child.
—
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The creation of the ICPA followed the ever-growing evidence of crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops and the need to address the very crime that started it all - the crime of aggression when Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The simple truth and key to properly recognizing this sits before the Colorado legislature right now: Senate Bill 123 on Genocide against Native Americans, recognizes this most heinous crime perpetrated against our peoples.
—Phillip Whiteman Jr., The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Being a survivor of abuse is not an excuse for abusing others, but experiences of abuse may explain why these men perpetrate violence towards others.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perpetrate
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The creation of the ICPA followed the ever-growing evidence of crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops and the need to address the very crime that started it all - the crime of aggression when Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The simple truth and key to properly recognizing this sits before the Colorado legislature right now: Senate Bill 123 on Genocide against Native Americans, recognizes this most heinous crime perpetrated against our peoples.
—Phillip Whiteman Jr., The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Being a survivor of abuse is not an excuse for abusing others, but experiences of abuse may explain why these men perpetrate violence towards others.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perpetrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
Verb
-
But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
From May 8 to 18, orchestras from around the world will convene in Amsterdam to perform the composer and conductor’s complete orchestral works, marathon-style.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Michael Tanzi, 48, is scheduled to be executed April 8 at Florida State Prison for his conviction in the kidnapping and murder of a woman in Miami in 2000.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
His lawyers claimed that executing him would violate the Eighth Amendment, which protects against forms of cruel and unusual punishment.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
-
However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
But last year, when YouGov asked 38,000 American adults about how cutlery should be loaded into the dishwasher, no single approach achieved a majority.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Beyond its commercial success, the production has generated substantial cultural impact, sparking over 3.8 million social media mentions in the first quarter of 2025 and achieving an 84% Net Sentiment Rate – the highest in its category.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
-
But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Rebellions had made a name for itself with its energy-efficient AI computer chips with a range of applications, from high-frequency trading to supporting large language model tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.—
John Kang,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:32 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
These sessions provide personalized support to help authors implement strategies, stay accountable, and refine their approach over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
China responded by implementing 125 percent tariffs on American goods and limiting exports of rare earth minerals.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The Affordable Care Act commits the feds to paying for 90% of the cost of covering this expansion population.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
The two are committed as of this writing to participate again, and there’s some amount of pressure placed on the most recent champion to return to the event.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share