Main Entry: ²counterfeit

Function: verb

Date: 14th century

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

synonyms see assume

— coun·ter·feit·er noun