
Commit
Negative Connotation
Using 'commit' with negative actions highlights the seriousness or wrongness of the act.

He was accused of committing perjury.
Legal Context
Often used in legal or formal contexts when discussing crime or violations.

The jury decided she did commit the offense.
Compare with
ConsignDedicateDeliverDevoteEntrustHand overPledgePromise
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