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fabricated account

[/ˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd əˈkaʊnt/]
nounpl: fabricated accounts
relato fabricado
1. A false or invented narrative, report, or story created deliberately to deceive or mislead
The witness's fabricated account of the incident was exposed during cross-examination.
O relato fabricado da testemunha sobre o incidente foi exposto durante o contra-interrogatório.
2. A dishonest or false financial record or statement
The auditors discovered a fabricated account in the company's books.
Os auditores descobriram uma conta fabricada nos livros contábeis da empresa.
NYC Slang
made-up story, BS account
Synonyms
false accountfalse narrativemade-up storyinvented accountbogus accountfictitious account
Antonyms
truthful accountauthentic accountgenuine accountveritable account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relato fabricado
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
história montada
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
relato fabricado
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

spin a tale
cook up a story
make up an account
peddle a false narrative
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