Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perpetrate-a-crime
Verb
/ˈpɜːrpətreɪt ə kraɪm/
Definition
To carry out or commit an illegal act.
Examples
- The gang planned to perpetrate a crime that would shock the community.
- He was arrested for attempting to perpetrate a crime in the downtown area.
- Police are working to prevent individuals from perpetrating a crime during the festival.
Meaning
When someone perpetrates a crime, they actively engage in unlawful behavior, violating the law.
Synonyms
- Commit
- Execute
- Engage in
- Carry out
- Inflict
