perpetrate

/pˈɜːpɪtɹˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪt/

to perpetrate

MAIN VERB

to commit or carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

synonyms : commit

Examples

1. In 1737, Pennsylvania colonists perpetrated one of the most famous frauds of colonial America: the Walking Purchase.

2. Religion perpetrated so much evil.

3. One of the internet's favorite pastimes is perpetrating outlandish celebrity rumors.

4. Yeah, some people actively perpetrate injustice.