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fabrication

noun

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Meaning

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The act of making something up, or something that has been made up and is not true.

Example Sentence

The journalist was accused of fabrication when her sources turned out to be imaginary.

Usage Note

Used to describe when someone has lied or invented something, especially in a formal context like news reporting, legal testimony, or academic work, to mislead others.