fabricate
/ˈfæbɹəˌkeɪt/
to invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent
fabricate in a sentence
“He fabricated an elaborate excuse for missing the meeting.”
Origin of fabricate
Latin fabricatus from fabrica workshop, craft, meaning to construct or manufacture
Related Words
mendacious
not telling the truth; lying
duplicitous
deceitful in speech or conduct; double-dealing
disingenuous
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of frankness
perfidious
deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous
specious
superficially plausible but actually wrong; misleading in appearance
spurious
not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake