Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

trumped-up

[truhmpt-uhp] / ˈtrʌmptˈʌp /
ADJECTIVE
made up
Synonyms
WEAK
bogus concocted cooked-up deceitful devised dishonest fabricated fake false falsified fictitious fishy framed fraudulent imaginary incorrect invalid invented lying made up misleading phony sham unfounded unsound untrue
trumped up
ADJECTIVE
made up
Synonyms
WEAK
bogus concocted cooked up cooked-up deceitful devised dishonest fabricated fake false falsified fictitious fishy framed fraudulent imaginary incorrect invalid invented lying made up misleading phony sham unfounded unsound untrue

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A source close to her called these "trumped up charges".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

He was arrested on trumped up charges and lost everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

“In my mind, they trumped up the sanction to cease my communications,” Longshore said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

He is now serving combined sentences of 11-1/2 years in a high-security penal colony for fraud and contempt of court on charges that he says were trumped up to silence him.

From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023

The girl had gone suddenly off to visit some of her relatives; and to gratify some feeling, whatever it might have been, she trumped up this accusation.

From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "trumped-up" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com