trump up
Present Participle
trumping up
Past Tense
trumped up
Past Participle
trumped up
1
to invent typically false or exaggerated information in order to create a false idea about someone or something
- The prosecutor was accused of trying to trump up evidence against the defendant to secure a conviction.
- It became clear that the tabloid had trumped up the celebrity scandal, sensationalizing details for higher readership.
- Political rivals often resort to trumping up allegations to damage the reputation of their opponents during election campaigns.
- The journalist was fired for attempting to trump up a story, compromising the integrity of the news outlet.
- In legal proceedings, it is crucial to present genuine evidence and not to resort to trumping up charges to sway the case.
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