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Meaning of the word "trump up" in English

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trump up

US /trʌmp ʌp/

UK /trʌmp ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

1.

to invent a false accusation or excuse

Example:

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They tried to trump up charges against him.

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He trumped up an excuse for being late.

Synonym:

fabricate concoct invent devise make up

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Related Word:

up come up with follow up keep up with look up to set up build up