forgery


forgery

noun

Definition of FORGERY

an imitation that is passed off as genuine <that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase>
Synonyms counterfeit, forgery, hoax, humbug, phony (also phoney), sham
Near Antonyms original

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