perpetrated
BrE /ˈpɜː.pə.trɪt/ AmE /ˈpɝː.pə.trɪt/
verb en → es
past perpetrated pp perpetrated ing perpetrating
to commit a crime or illegal act, especially one that is serious and shocking
cometer, perpetrar
- perpetrate a crime
Collocations perpetrate a violent act · perpetrate a fraud
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The gang perpetrated several armed robberies.
La banda cometió varios asaltos armados.
to cause harm or damage to someone or something, often in a serious way
causar daño, perjudicar
- perpetrate harm
Collocations perpetrate damage to property · perpetrate an injury
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The company has been accused of perpetrating environmental damage.
La empresa ha sido acusada de causar daños ambientales.