trump up

transitive verb

Definition of TRUMP UP

: to concoct especially with intent to deceive : fabricate, invent

archaic : to cite as support for an action or claim

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Synonyms: concoct, construct, contrive, cook (up), devise, drum up, excogitate, fabricate, make up, manufacture, think (up), invent, vamp (up)

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