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counterfeit
[ koun-ter-fit ]
adjective
- made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged:
counterfeit dollar bills.
Synonyms: ,
- pretended; unreal:
counterfeit grief.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
noun
- an imitation intended to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; forgery.
Synonyms: ,
- Archaic. a copy.
- Archaic. a close likeness; portrait.
- Obsolete. impostor; pretender.
verb (used with object)
- to make a counterfeit of; imitate fraudulently; forge.
Synonyms: ,
- to resemble.
- to simulate.
verb (used without object)
- to make counterfeits, as of money.
- to feign; dissemble.
counterfeit
/ ˈ첹ʊԳəɪ /
adjective
- made in imitation of something genuine with the intent to deceive or defraud; forged
- simulated; sham
counterfeit affection
noun
- an imitation designed to deceive or defraud
- archaic.an impostor; cheat
verb
- tr to make a fraudulent imitation of
- intr to make counterfeits
- to feign; simulate
- tr to imitate; copy
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲԳٱڱٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- dzܲt·ڱe noun
- dzܲt·ڱl adverb
- dzܲt·ڱn noun
- ԴDz·dzܲt·ڱ adjective
- ܲ·dzܲt·ڱe adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of counterfeit1
Word History and Origins
Origin of counterfeit1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He admitted that at times it felt "as if Africans don't matter, or it's as if their faith is seen as a little bit below par, or counterfeit, and should not be taken seriously".
As with any popular item, counterfeits have made their way onto the market.
"People are really interested in a bargain or finding a bespoke piece so we're researching whether people are coming across counterfeits or fake goods," she said.
Making the situation more complicated is that the unorganised sector is well-known for making counterfeit shoes of big brands.
That term covers a number of different counterfeit versions of anti-anxiety medications, which make users feel spaced out and relaxed.
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