perpetrate

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I have no respect for the NSA and those who work there who perpetrate this surveillance state.

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perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery"

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verb

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery"

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verb

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery"

Example sentences

I have no respect for the NSA and those who work there who perpetrate this surveillance state.

"all he requires to perpetrate the hack is the target pump's serial number.

There is no "right" way to perpetrate telemarketing.

I will forever remain at a loss about how dongle jokes perpetrate injustice.

The only reason it hasn't been used to perpetrate an attack is because there is effectively no risk in the first place.

Another view is that law enforcement worries less about the thieves, and more about perpetrators of violent crimes, or crimes that cost society more than what these thieves perpetrate.

Moreover, a good magician will prevent you from stopping to think about what he is doing by merely talking and distracting/leading your attention to the next ruse he wishes to perpetrate.

Other than the government with it's war on terror, who has actually done anything to perpetrate fear in the population?Since 2001, there has been no terrorist activity against the US.

You must consider the underlying competency of the group which could perpetrate a 'conspiracy' when considering the validity of that conspiracy.

This is what the "beauty" industry does - capitalise on this desire like a shark and not only provide ways for girls to improve their looks, but actively perpetrate the myth that women need to look younger or slimmer or have 100% perfect skin.