Fabricating: meaning, definitions and examples
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fabricating
[ ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪŋ ]
inventing false information
To fabricate means to invent or create false information with the intention to deceive or mislead others. It involves making up something that is not true in order to trick people into believing it. Fabricating can be done in various situations, such as creating a fake story, forging documents, or falsifying evidence.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fabricating |
When creating or making something with physical materials, often in a technical or industrial setting.
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| forge |
When creating a fake or counterfeit copy of something, such as signatures or documents, typically associated with illegal activity.
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| invent |
When creating or designing something new or original, especially used in context of innovation or creativity.
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| falsify |
When altering or changing information to deceive or lie, often seen in legal or official documents with a strong negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- He was caught fabricating evidence to frame an innocent person.
- The journalist was fired for fabricating news stories to boost ratings.
- She admitted to fabricating the whole story in order to get attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "fabricating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fabricando
🇮🇳 निर्माण करना (nirman karna)
🇩🇪 herstellen
🇮🇩 membuat
🇺🇦 виготовлення
🇵🇱 fabrykowanie
🇯🇵 製造する (seizō suru)
🇫🇷 fabriquer
🇪🇸 fabricando
🇹🇷 imal etmek
🇰🇷 제조하는 (jejo haneun)
🇸🇦 تصنيع (tasni'a)
🇨🇿 vyrábění
🇸🇰 výroba
🇨🇳 制造 (zhìzào)
🇸🇮 izdelava
🇮🇸 framleiðsla
🇰🇿 өндіру
🇬🇪 წარმოება (tsarmoeba)
🇦🇿 istehsal etmək
🇲🇽 fabricando
Etymology
The word 'fabricating' originates from the Latin word 'fabricatus', which means 'to fashion or forge'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of creating something false or deceptive. The concept of fabrication has been present throughout history, with instances of people fabricating stories or information for various purposes. In modern times, the term 'fabricating' is commonly used in contexts such as journalism, law, and everyday communication to refer to the act of inventing false information.
See also: fabricator.