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Perpetuated vs Protracted - What's the difference?

perpetuated | protracted |

As verbs the difference between perpetuated and protracted

is that perpetuated is (perpetuate) to make something be perpetual; (or figuratively) to prolong something while protracted is (protract).

As an adjective protracted is

lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

perpetuated

English

Verb

(head)
  • (perpetuate). To make something be perpetual; (or figuratively) to prolong something.

    • perpetuate

    English

    Verb

    (perpetuat)
  • To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.
    • (Addison)
    (Burke)
  • To prolong the existence of.

    • Derived terms

    * perpetuable * perpetuance * perpetuation * perpetuator

    protracted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
    • a protracted and bitter dispute