Perpetration — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt/ per·pe·trate

Meaning & Definition of Perpetration

Perpetration (verb)

  1. to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception), commit
  2. to produce, perform, or execute (something likened to a crime)

Perpetration (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the doing of an action

    "the perpetration of a series of pranks that resulted in an expulsion from school"

    similar: accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment, implementation, performance, prosecution, pursuance
    related: dispatch, expedition, administration, direction, handling, management, application, operation, practice
    opposite: nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Related Entry: Perpetrate (verb)

Perpetrate is a different word from Perpetration. The synonyms below are for perpetrate, not for perpetration.

  1. to carry through (as a process) to completion

    "the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity"

    similar: accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill, make, negotiate, perform, prosecute, pull off, put through, go through
    related: bring about, effect, effectuate, implement, ace, nail, engage (in), practice, work (at), reduplicate, reenact, repeat, actualize, attain, realize, complete, end, finish, wind up
    near: fail, skimp, slight, slur

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Perpetration

The most common words with a similar meaning to Perpetration:

accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment, implementation, performance, prosecution, pursuance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Perpetration

Words with the opposite meaning of Perpetration:

nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Related Words for Perpetration

dispatch, expedition, administration, direction, handling, management, application, operation, practice

Word Forms of Perpetration

Inflections: perpetrated, perpetrating

Derived words: perpetration (noun), perpetrator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Perpetration

Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare, from per- through + patrare to accomplish, from pater father father

First known use: 1537

Frequently Asked Questions about Perpetration

What does "Perpetration" mean?

"Perpetration" means to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception), commit. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception), commit.

What is another word for "Perpetration"?

Other words for "Perpetration" include accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment and implementation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Perpetration" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Perpetration"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Perpetration". Common alternatives include accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment, implementation, performance and prosecution.

What is the opposite of "Perpetration"?

Antonyms of "Perpetration" include nonfulfillment and nonperformance.

How do you use "Perpetration" in a sentence?

Examples of "Perpetration" in a sentence: "the perpetration of a series of pranks that resulted in an expulsion from school".

Is "Perpetration" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Perpetration" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Perpetration"?

"Perpetration" is pronounced /ˈpər-pə-ˌtrāt/ and divided into syllables as per·pe·trate.

What is the origin of the word "Perpetration"?

"Perpetration" comes from Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare, from per- through + patrare to accomplish, from pater father father. First known use: 1537.