forged

adjective

ˈfȯrjd 

1

: formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat

especially : made into a desired shape by heating and hammering

forged blades

a cold forged sword

2

: made falsely especially with intent to deceive

forged signatures

a forged document

Synonyms of forged

• counterfeit
• fake
• false

Examples of forged in a Sentence

a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography

Recent Examples on the Web

For the underpinnings, the Varg SM is built around a high-strength steel frame and a forged aluminum subframe. —New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025

After realizing the ruling was based on forged documents, the district court annulled its previous decision. —Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025

Roberts' criminal record includes a range of offenses, including a 1996 charge for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, criminal possession of narcotics, criminal possession of a forged instrument and possession of a forgery device in New York. —Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025

For both of us, photography was at the heart of representation and held the key to the history of forged mythologies. —Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of forgen "to forge entry 2"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for forged

• disgorged
• engorged
• gorged