Perpetrate 1100 Words You Need to Know which is also found in 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam for advanced learners of English and GRE candidates with illustrations and synonyms in real context
/ˈpɜː.pə.treɪt/ (verb)
Definition
to commit a crime or do something morally wrong, be responsible for something wrong, carry out, pull off, execute, perform, effect
Example
In 2011, over 30% of arrests for violent crime were among adolescents and young adults aged 10 to 24 years. This is a critical time period in an individual’s life, as many behavioral patterns are established during this developmental phase. Perpetration of violent crime at this age may begin a life-long cycle of involvement in the criminal justice system. Additionally, individuals who perpetrate crime often become victims themselves.
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Parts of speech
Noun: perpetrator: a person who commits an offense or crime
Noun: perpetration
