trumped up (Meaning)

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trumped up (s)

concocted with intent to deceive

fraudulently concocted, made-up sense 1, false

The prosecutor's case against the innocent man was entirely trumped up, based on flimsy evidence.
The politician's accusations against his opponent were trumped up to discredit him during the election.
The company's claims of environmental concern were trumped up to hide their irresponsible practices.
The celebrity's apology for their offensive remarks felt trumped up and insincere.
The news report about the scandal was heavily trumped up, sensationalizing the situation for clicks.
The student's excuse for missing the deadline was trumped up, as his assignment was clearly not completed.
The employee's complaint about their coworker's behavior was trumped up, driven by personal bias.
The doctor's diagnosis was trumped up, based on a hasty examination and preconceived notions.
The contractor's promises of a quick and affordable renovation were trumped up, leading to delays and cost overruns.
The company's apology for the data breach was trumped up and insufficient, downplaying the seriousness of the incident.

concocted with intent to deceivefraudulently concocted, made-up sense 1, false

unproven, untested, mendacious, illusory, lying, dishonest, fraudulent, misleading, deceitful,invented

correct, right,true, valid, proper, factual, sound, precise, exact, accurate

The prosecutor's case against the innocent man was entirely trumped up, based on flimsy evidence.

The politician's accusations against his opponent were trumped up to discredit him during the election.

The company's claims of environmental concern were trumped up to hide their irresponsible practices.

The celebrity's apology for their offensive remarks felt trumped up and insincere.