perpetrated
Americanadjective
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(of a crime, injustice, hoax, prank, etc.) committed or carried out.
I concluded that the entire argument for the war might be not only dubious, but a deliberately perpetrated sham.
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(of something tasteless, false, poorly executed, etc.) presented, made, performed, etc..
This piece of unholy perpetrated music is a self-portrait of the artist as a maniac, without a trace of beauty in it.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unperpetrated adjective
Etymology
Origin of perpetrated
Example Sentences
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The scale of damage perpetrated by the regime is still being collectively processed.
From Los Angeles Times
Carnival plays out in the movie’s background, adding life and music as well as disguising crimes perpetrated by those in power.
From Los Angeles Times
Video broadcast by the semiofficial Tasnim News Agency depicted burning buildings and scenes of destruction that were said to have been perpetrated by “terrorists.”
From Los Angeles Times
This study suggests elder financial abuse is typically perpetrated by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.
From MarketWatch
This study suggests elder financial abuse is typically perpetrated by family members, trusted friends, and caregivers.
From MarketWatch
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