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

The Croft School is also being sued by a commercial landlord who alleges that Given provided them with a forged letter of credit for $500,000 in the hopes of expanding into the Foodie's Market location in the South End. —Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026

She was also found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and also for submitting a claim following his death. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026

On another occasion, prosecutors say a boss directed a subordinate to take money out of his account and reimbursed him using a forged hotel bill to hide a $2,000 bribe. —Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026

Peters now faces two felony charges for possession of a forged instrument and possession of dangerous drugs, as well as a misdemeanor charge for using a fake ID to enter a bar. —Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026

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