frame-up

[ freym-uhp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.

frame-up

noun

1. a conspiracy to incriminate someone on a false charge
2. a plot to bring about a dishonest result, as in a contest

Word History and Origins

Origin of frame-up¹

1895–1900, Americanism; frame + up, modeled on nominalizations of phrasal verbs, with up as perfective particle

Example Sentences

“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

“They are facing heavy felony charges - an obvious frame-up aimed at stopping the movement. IT WON’T WORK.”

From Washington Times

“They are facing heavy felony charges – an obvious frame-up aimed at stopping the movement. IT WON’T WORK.”

From Seattle Times

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