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

Having suppressed its military for years in an attempt to atone for the horrors it perpetrated, can Germany fulfil its newfound ambition to become Europe's preeminent military power?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

He’s in a talkative mood, focusing on what I imagine is his favorite theme: the injustices perpetrated against him by everyone else, all the time.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan