C2nounmedia
US/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a false story or piece of information invented to deceive people; also the making of something
In context
The reporter was fired after editors found fabrications in his articles.
The minister called the leaked story a complete fabrication.
AI chatbots can produce fabrications that sound completely real.
Words that go with fabrication
adjective + noun
- complete fabricationThe actor's lawyer said the interview was a complete fabrication.
- total fabricationThe singer insists the rumors are a total fabrication.
- pure fabricationMost of the 'facts' in the viral post were pure fabrication.
- deliberate fabricationThe court found that the evidence was a deliberate fabrication.
noun + preposition
- fabrication ofThe scientist was accused of the fabrication of data.
noun + noun
- metal fabricationThe workshop specializes in metal fabrication for boats.