PERPETRATES Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of perpetrate

as in performs

to carry through (as a process) to completion the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity

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Recent Examples of perpetrates Americans should always condemn it—no matter who perpetrates it. — Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025

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For someone who performs in a mask and had often relied on metaphor to guide his lyrical decisions, his connection with his fans is unusually close.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Brown’s co-defendant, his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, a rapper who performs under the name Hoody Baby, was also reported to have pleaded guilty to affray.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of performs

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Petite and portable, the South Seas Rattan Side Cart fulfills the desire for a bedside table that’s slightly out of the ordinary.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
If Young fulfills the Wizards’ expectations, the criticisms of his new contract will begin to fade.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of fulfills

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There is a wayward consultant class that will back anyone to win because winning achieves personal ambitions for power and money.

— Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
If Miami achieves its primary goal for this season, management and coaches will be able to say the same about this year’s rookie class, which is likely going to require plenty of patience.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of achieves

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His team implements a Feedback Mastery program to foster healthy conflict and psychological safety, and a universal Situational Leadership framework to enhance agility.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The law implements new regulations around AI uses in the state including chatbots and how minors use social media.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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