frame-up
Americannoun
noun
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a conspiracy to incriminate someone on a false charge
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a plot to bring about a dishonest result, as in a contest
Etymology
Origin of frame-up
1895–1900, frame + up, modeled on nominalizations of phrasal verbs, with up as perfective particle
Example Sentences
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“It sounds as though the frame-up of Mr. Gershkovich was the same as it was in Paul’s case.”
From Seattle Times
Such things happen; still, it’s not the patriarchal frame-up you might expect.
From Washington Post
Classified lists, a secret evacuation plan and a murder frame-up all come into play.
From New York Times
To the Moody Park Three’s supporters, it was a frame-up.
From New York Times
Mr. Giuliani has called the Democrats’ investigation a “frame-up” and insists that he was merely defending Mr. Trump against constantly evolving accusations.
From Washington Times
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