Suchen
to trump up
[phrase form: trump]
01
fälschen, aufbauschen
to invent typically false or exaggerated information in order to create a false idea about someone or something
Example
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.
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