perpetrated

[pur-pi-trey-tid] / ˈpɜr pɪˌtreɪ tɪd /

VERB

be responsible for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry out commit execute inflict wreak

STRONG

act do effect enact perform pull

WEAK

bring about up and do

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave stop

STRONG

fail halt idle neglect prevent

WEAK

abstain

Example Sentences

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But George told AFP it is "unlikely" the gym shooting was perpetrated by Iranian government agents.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Chalamet's comments may have been misjudged, but his crimes are pretty low-level in comparison with some of the wrongdoing that's been perpetrated in Hollywood over the years.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The scale of damage perpetrated by the regime is still being collectively processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

This study suggests elder financial abuse is typically perpetrated by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

People began to assume it was all just an outlandish hoax perpetrated by a rich nut job.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline