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Term: trump up

Definition:

Verb: To fabricate or invent something, typically a false accusation or a story.

Interjection: Used to mean "fabricate" or "invent".

Sample sentences:

Verb:

1. He trumped up charges against his coworker to get him fired.
2. The prosecution tried to trump up evidence against the defendant.

Interjection:

1. "I can't believe he trumped up an excuse to skip the meeting!"
2. "She always tries to trump up reasons for being late."

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