Synonyms for

Fabricate

Verb / ˈfæbrʌˌkeɪt / Another word for fabricate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To invent or create something, typically with deceitful intent.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He tried to fabricate a story to avoid getting into trouble.
  2. The artist will fabricate a sculpture from scrap metal.
  3. The company was accused of fabricating sales figures.
  4. The witness admitted to fabricating evidence against the accused.
  5. The detective had to fabricate a plan to catch the thief.

Quotes

  • The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it. - Ayn Rand
  • Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. - George Bernard Shaw

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