To carry out or execute a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
The group planned to perpetrate a terrible crime. They would steal from the poor and hurt innocent people. Their hearts were cold as they decided to carry out this evil act.
The carefully planned robbery seemed foolproof, but one of the thieves, overwhelmed by guilt, decided not to perpetrate the final, brutal act they had agreed upon. He couldn't bring himself to harm the innocent guard, a decision that shattered their dangerous pact.
The small gang planned to *perpetrate* a theft, intending to steal the delicate, hand-blown glass hummingbirds from the antique shop. Their greed made them reckless, but the fear of being caught made their hands shake as they approached the locked door.
The sneaky squirrel, with a twinkle in his eye, decided to perpetrate a grand heist of Mrs. Gable's prize-winning pie. He planned to sneak past the dog, grab the flaky pastry, and then dig a hole to hide his sweet, delicious loot.
Barnaby the badger, known for his love of shiny things, decided to perpetrate a daring heist. He planned to sneak into the gnome village and swipe their prize-winning collection of disco balls. His little badger heart thumped with mischief!
The crooked politician thought he could get away with it, but the evidence showed he didn't just whisper lies; he actively worked to perpetrate a scheme that defrauded the people. His carefully constructed facade crumbled, revealing the depths of his betrayal.
The old man watched the shimmering orb. He knew his dying wish, to finally perpetrate the ritual that would unleash the sentient algae, was about to be fulfilled. He felt a cold dread, but also a perverse satisfaction, as the final chant began.
The shadowy figure planned to perpetuate the theft, intending to swipe the rare fungal spores harvested from the geothermal vents. They knew it was a terrible, illegal thing to do, but the promise of immense profit overrode their conscience.
He looked at the broken window, the shame burning in his chest. He knew he shouldn't have let his anger get the better of him. Now, he had to face the consequences for the damage he chose to perpetrate.
My neighbor, a notorious prankster, threatened to *perpetrate* a truly outrageous act: replacing all my garden gnomes with tiny inflatable flamingos. I shuddered to think of the pastel chaos he planned to unleash, a truly silly but undeniably harmful violation of gnome integrity.
The criminal planned to perpetrate a heinous act, a deed so cruel it sent shivers down his spine. He knew that to perpetrate such a crime would have dire consequences, but the allure of power pushed him forward.
He knew he shouldn't let his jealousy fester, but the urge to perpetrate some small act of sabotage against her project was overwhelming. He imagined ruining her carefully calibrated bio-luminescent algae samples, knowing it would crush her delicate confidence.
The desperate villagers couldn't believe the leader would perpetrate such a cruel act, stealing their last provisions. Witnessing the suffering he caused, a chilling understanding of his depravity settled over them. He had truly chosen to carry out something so harmful and unjust.
The smuggler, his face a mask of grim determination, planned to perpetrate a dangerous act, smuggling rare bioluminescent fungi across the heavily guarded border. He knew the risks, the potential penalties for his illicit trade, but the lure of profit fueled his resolve.
The disgraced scientist felt a tremor of dread; he knew he could not let anyone else perpetrate the same grave errors that had ruined his reputation and endangered so many lives. His intention was to confess and prevent further damage, not to commit another transgression.
He couldn't fathom how someone could perpetrate such a heinous crime against the defenseless. The sheer audacity and malevolence of the act left him hollow, the weight of human cruelty crushing his spirit.
The insidious cult leader, with his placid smile, managed to perpetrate unspeakable acts on his followers, exploiting their desperate faith. Their unwavering obedience allowed him to orchestrate the systematic deprivation and psychological torment that defined their existence under his dominion.
The ringleaders planned to perpetrate a heinous act, exploiting vulnerable populations for their own clandestine gains. The sheer audacity of their scheme, the calculated cruelty, instilled a deep unease in all who learned of their nefarious intentions.
The whispers grew, coalescing into accusations of how they would perpetrate such a betrayal, orchestrating the downfall of the entire sovereign order for personal gain. Their Machiavellian machinations promised to undo decades of delicate diplomacy, leaving a populace vulnerable and the treasury plundered.
The desperate artisan, driven by exorbitant debt, schemed to perpetrate a theft of the apothecary’s rare luminous lichen. He understood the gravity of the crime, the potential ruin it would bring, yet the gnawing fear of foreclosure compelled his nefarious intent.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.