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concocted

adjective
1
Invented or made up, rather than genuine.
"The whole excuse sounded concocted."
"Police quickly saw through his concocted version of events."

How to Use Concocted

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In plain EnglishFake or invented — describes a story, excuse, or plan that someone made up.

Common pairings
a concocted story a concocted excuse
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