counterfeit

²counterfeit

verb

Definition of COUNTERFEIT

transitive verb

: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive; also : to make a fraudulent replica of <counterfeiting $20 bills>

intransitive verb

1

: to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling

2

: to engage in counterfeiting something of value

— coun·ter·feit·er noun

Examples of COUNTERFEIT

1. They were counterfeiting money in his garage.
2. <an expert at counterfeiting money>

First Known Use of COUNTERFEIT

14th century

Related to COUNTERFEIT

Synonyms: fake, forge, phony

Related Words: simulate; duplicate, reduplicate, replicate, reproduce; crib, plagiarize; adulterate, doctor, fudge, juggle, manipulate, tamper (with); concoct, cook (up), fabricate, invent

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