Definition

Verb: - To fabricate, to invent, to make up: To create or concoct a false story, detail, or piece of information with the intent to deceive or slander.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đừng nghe những tin đồn đó, chúng hoàn toàn do họ đơm đặt. (Don't listen to those rumors; they are completely fabricated by them.)
  • Câu chuyện về quá khứ của anh ta bị báo chí đơm đặt. (The story about his past was fabricated by the press.)
  • Cô ấy bị buộc tội vì đơm đặt những lời nói dối về đồng nghiệp. (She was accused of fabricating lies about her colleague.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "đơm đặt" carries a strong negative connotation, implying malice, slander, or a deliberate attempt to harm someone's reputation through invented narratives. It is not used for harmless or playful storytelling.

Variants and Related Words

• Bịa đặt (v): to fabricate, to invent (a synonym with very similar meaning and usage).
  • Hắn ta thích bịa đặt chuyện về người khác. (He likes to make up stories about others.)

Synonyms

• Fabricate: To invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent.
• Invent: To create something false or fictitious.
• Concoct: To make up a story or plan, especially one that is clever or deceitful.
• Make up: To invent a story, excuse, etc., that is not true.

Related Idioms

• Đơm đặt chuyện: To fabricate a story/tale.
  • Một số người không có việc gì làm ngoài việc đơm đặt chuyện cho thiên hạ. (Some people have nothing to do but fabricate stories for others.)

1. Fabricate, invent, make up (a story)