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Topic: Politics

perpetrate

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəˌtreɪt/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.treɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To carry out or commit an act, especially something harmful or illegal.

Example: The criminals planned to perpetrate a robbery at the bank.

perpetration

IPA: /ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /pɜrˌpətrˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of committing or carrying out something, especially a crime or harmful action.

Example: The perpetration of the fraud was discovered by the authorities.

perpetrator

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.pə.trə.tər/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.trə.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries out or commits a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The police are searching for the perpetrator of the robbery.

perpetuate

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃueɪt/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something continue for a long time or forever.

Example: The new law aims to perpetuate the rights of all citizens.

perpetuation

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪʃən/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something continue to exist or happen for a long time.

Example: The perpetuation of traditions is important for cultural identity.

perpetuator

IPA: /pərˈpɛtʃueɪtər/

KK: /pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who causes something to continue or be carried on, often referring to a negative action or behavior.

Example: The perpetrator of the crime was identified as a known perpetuator of violence.

persecute

IPA: //ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt//

KK: /pɚˈsɪkjut/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their beliefs or identity.

Example: Many people were persecuted for their religious beliefs in the past.

persecution

IPA: //ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən//

KK: /pɚˈsɪkjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

Example: Many people fled their countries to escape persecution for their beliefs.

persecutor

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːtə/

KK: /ˈpɜrsɪˌkjʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person who treats someone cruelly or unfairly, often repeatedly, especially because of their beliefs or identity.

Example: The persecutor faced legal consequences for their actions against the minority group.

persecutory

IPA: //ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːtəri//

KK: /ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, often repeatedly, especially because of their beliefs or identity.

Example: The persecutory behavior of the group led to widespread fear among the community.

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