Counterfeit
/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intent to deceive.
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
- (n.) An imitation made to deceive, especially of money or goods.
He was arrested for passing counterfeit bills.
- (v.) To make a fraudulent imitation of something.
They were caught counterfeiting passports.
Forms
- counterfeits
- counterfeiting
- counterfeited
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Commentary
Use 'counterfeit' primarily for items like money or documents where intent to deceive is central.
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