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