Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frame-up

noun
/freɪm ʌp/
Definition
A deliberate act of making someone appear guilty of a crime they did not commit.
Examples
  • He was the victim of a frame-up orchestrated by his rivals.
  • The frame-up left him with a tarnished reputation for years.
  • She uncovered evidence that proved it was a frame-up all along.
Meaning
The act of falsely implicating someone in a crime or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
  • set-up
  • conspiracy
  • frame