counterfeit

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/
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Word FrequencyModerate

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Syllables3

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  • Longer word (11 letters)
noun

1. A non-genuine article; a fake.

2. One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.

3. That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.

4. An impostor; a cheat.

verb

1. To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

"to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."

2. To produce a faithful copy of.

3. To feign; to mimic.

"to counterfeit the voice of another person"

4. (usually "be counterfeited") Of a turn or river card, to invalidate a player's hand by making a better hand on the board.

adjective

1. False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.

"This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it."

2. Inauthentic.

"counterfeit sympathy"

3. Assuming the appearance of something; deceitful; hypocritical.

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