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perpetrating

 

[ ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

illegal acts

Perpetrating refers to the act of committing an illegal, immoral, or harmful act. It is often associated with crimes such as theft, fraud, or violence. Those who perpetrate these acts are typically seen as the primary offenders, responsible for initiating the wrongdoing. The term can also denote the continued existence or perpetuation of a negative action or belief.

Synonyms

carrying out, committing, executing, performing

Examples of usage

  • He was apprehended for perpetrating a fraud scheme.
  • The organization is dedicated to preventing individuals from perpetrating hate crimes.
  • Perpetrating violence against innocent people is a serious crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "perpetrating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perpetrando

🇮🇳 अपराध करना

🇩🇪 verüben

🇮🇩 melakukan

🇺🇦 вчинення

🇵🇱 popełnianie

🇯🇵 犯行する

🇫🇷 perpétrer

🇪🇸 perpetrar

🇹🇷 işlemek

🇰🇷 범행하다

🇸🇦 ارتكاب

🇨🇿 páchat

🇸🇰 páchanie

🇨🇳 实施

🇸🇮 storiti

🇮🇸 frami

🇰🇿 жасау

🇬🇪 განხორციელება

🇦🇿 icra etmək

🇲🇽 perpetrar

Word origin

The term 'perpetrate' derives from the Latin word 'perpetrare', which means 'to achieve' or 'to carry out'. It formed through the combination of 'per-' meaning 'through' or 'completely', and 'patrare', meaning 'to accomplish or perform'. The usage of 'perpetrating' as a gerund form began in the early 19th century, becoming increasingly common in legal and criminal contexts. Its association with crime solidified as the language evolved, leading to its current status where it primarily refers to the act of committing various unlawful acts. The concept has expanded beyond legal terminology into general language, where it can refer to any act of wrongdoing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,336, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.