PERPETRATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetration

noun

Definition of perpetration

as in execution

the doing of an action the perpetration of a series of pranks that resulted in an expulsion from school

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Recent Examples of perpetration What happens when the response to the horror of 9/11 becomes an arena for perpetration of further crimes, rather than the healing of wounds already inflicted? — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025 Increase recognition of problem behaviors that can lead to perpetration of behaviors. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Hobart Police forwarded charges of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The 911 call recordings, as reported by the Associated Press, showed that first responders and prison officials did not know whether a request for emergency help from within the execution chamber was legitimate.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Some lawmakers worry broadcasting the execution could inspire more violence.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

The dashboard, which includes the implementation of recommendations from the independent review, gives the public the ability to track the changes in real-time, Braswell said.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
Since April 1, brands and retailers have been able to set regenerative sourcing targets through BCI in preparation for the new standard’s full implementation.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Amazon Prime Air drones are officially delivering packages across the south suburbs to neighborhoods within their reach from the Amazon fulfillment center in Markham.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offense.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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