PERPETRATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetration

noun

Definition of perpetration

as in execution

the doing of an action the perpetration of a series of pranks that resulted in an expulsion from school

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Recent Examples of perpetration Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025 Increase recognition of problem behaviors that can lead to perpetration of behaviors. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Hobart Police forwarded charges of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The judiciary did not disclose where the executions were carried out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Setting a price for electricity is straightforward in principle but complicated in execution.

— Theodore J. Kury, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

The financial industry has debated tokenization for years without widespread implementation.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Manufacturers in Tirupur told Sourcing Journal there had already been months of intensive engagement with British brands as both sides prepared for the agreement’s implementation, working to build capacity ahead of the tariff elimination.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Equipped with conveyor and sortation technology, the operation will support high-volume fulfillment and delivery across the northeast region to ensure speed, reliability and scalability during periods of peak demand.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
There’s also no substitute for the sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment that comes from creating and executing a vision.

— Naveen Jain, Fortune, 9 July 2026

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