perpetuates
Makes it last
Perpetuates is the verb form of perpetuate, meaning to cause something to continue indefinitely or keep it from ending.
Systems perpetuate inequality, myths perpetuate themselves, and silence perpetuates harm.
The word often carries a critical edge—what gets perpetuated is usually something that should have stopped: The policy perpetuates outdated stereotypes.
Strengthens or supports further
- entrenchesSecures in fixed position
- solidifiesBecomes hard or firm
- deepensIncreases in degree
- strengthensIncreases force or durability
cements · institutionalizes · normalizes · embeds · ingrain · habituates · routinizes · systematizes
Keeps in condition
- sustainsKeeps in existence
- prolongsExtends the duration
- extendsIncreases in scope
- carries onContinues without stopping
keeps alive · preserves · upholds · continues · furthers · renews · keeps going · transmits
Traditional untrue narratives
- falsehoodsDeliberate untruths
- liesDeliberate untruths
- rumorsUnconfirmed circulating stories
- misconceptionsIncorrect assumptions held true
propaganda · disinformation · fake news · conspiracy · distortion · deception · manipulation · narrative
Unequal distribution of resources
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
racism · oppression · marginalization · exploitation · poverty · violence · suffering · trauma
reinforces
Strengthens or supports further
- entrenchesSecures in fixed position
- solidifiesBecomes hard or firm
- deepensIncreases in degree
strengthens · cements · institutionalizes · normalizes · embeds · ingrain · habituates · routinizes · systematizes · codifies
maintains
Keeps in condition
keeps alive · carries on · preserves · upholds · continues · furthers · renews · keeps going · transmits · hands down
myths
Traditional untrue narratives
- falsehoodsDeliberate untruths
- liesDeliberate untruths
- rumorsUnconfirmed circulating stories
misconceptions · propaganda · disinformation · fake news · conspiracy · distortion · deception · manipulation · narrative · ideology
inequality
Unequal distribution of resources
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
bias · racism · oppression · marginalization · exploitation · poverty · violence · suffering · trauma · abuse
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
values · beliefs · culture · lineage · ancestry · dynasty · bloodline · inheritance · succession · continuity
perpetuatesends
Termini or concludes
stops · halts · terminates · ceases · discontinues
perpetuateseliminates
Removes from consideration
eradicates · abolishes · destroys · annihilates · extinguishes
perpetuatesdisrupts
Interferes with normal operation
breaks · interrupts · undermines · destabilizes · subverts
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