perpetrate

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Synonyms for perpetrate

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Synonyms for perpetrate

to be responsible for or guilty of (an error or crime)

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Synonyms for perpetrate

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

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I had no time to think of the fresh horror that was preparing; I forgot that the monster was only going out perhaps to perpetrate a fresh crime; I understood but one thing: Christine was alone behind the wall!
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Michael Square in Paris against terrorism, its criminal organizations, supporters and the crimes it perpetrates
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How about a working-class, Puerto Rican woman who becomes an Orthodox Jew and perpetrates as bourgeoisie?
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Elliott's lucid and mesmerizing, account of her quest is very informative about Israeli barbarism and the injustices it perpetrates daily against ordinary Palestinians.
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But it is management that perpetrates these major frauds.
Sees profession as scapegoat. (Letters)
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