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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Perpetrate' in a Sentence

"To commit, especially a crime." more

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The suspect is perpetrating a fraud scheme to embezzle funds.
The fraudulent scheme had been perpetrating for months before it was discovered.
By the time the truth surfaces, the con artist will have been perpetrating scams across multiple countries.

Perpetrate

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verbTo commit, especially a crime.

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Last Updated On: March 4, 2024
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