Synonyms of forged

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adjective

ˈfȯrjd 

as in counterfeit

being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterfeit
• fake
• false
• manufactured
• imitation
• inauthentic
• bogus
• phony
• ornamental
• spurious
• synthetic
• sham
• snide
• simulated
• artificial
• deceptive
• fabricated
• unauthentic
• mock
• misleading
• cultured
• substitute
• mimic
• dummy
• factitious
• nonfunctioning
• man-made
• delusive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real
• genuine
• authentic
• bona fide
• natural
• unfaked
• true
• valid
• actual

forged

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verb (1)

past tense of forge

as in progressed

to move forward along a course

the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressed
• came
• did
• proceeded
• marched
• went
• advanced
• came along
• went along
• went off
• got on
• gained ground
• got along
• paced
• sped
• fared
• accelerated
• pushed
• traveled
• approached
• passed
• repaired
• propelled
• journeyed
• drove
• neared
• actuated
• wended
• impelled
• ran
• fast-forwarded
• took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remained
• stood
• stopped
• checked
• stayed
• arrested
• stemmed
• blocked
• hindered
• suppressed
• halted
• detained
• obstructed
• interrupted
• held back
• delayed
• impeded
• slowed (down or up)
• repressed
• stalled
• ceased
• hampered
• inhibited
• paused
• stunted
• balked
• waited
• retarded
• nipped
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

forged

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verb (2)

past tense of forge

1

as in counterfeited

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive

arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterfeited
• faked
• invented
• simulated
• manipulated
• phonied
• reproduced
• fabricated
• replicated
• duplicated
• plagiarized
• concocted
• juggled
• adulterated
• cribbed
• reduplicated
• doctored
• tampered (with)
• cooked (up)
• fudged

2

as in developed

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• developed
• created
• crafted
• constructed
• generated
• devised
• achieved
• worked up
• brought forth
• carved (out)
• hammered out
• composed
• formed
• ground (out)
• worked out
• engineered
• thrashed (out)
• invented
• manufactured
• modeled
• shaped
• fashioned
• accomplished
• originated
• conceived
• tailored
• concocted
• carried out
• fabricated
• effected
• churned out
• hatched
• turned out
• cranked out
• threw up
• minted
• contrived
• cooked (up)
• framed
• cobbled (together or up)
• brought off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroyed
• dismantled
• demolished
• razed
• tore down
• wrecked
• ruined
• undid
• unmade

3

as in drew

to shape with a hammer

loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drew
• fashioned
• carved
• hammered
• pounded
• molded
• stamped
• formed
• worked
• cut
• modeled
• beat
• chased
• sculpted
• kneaded
• boasted
• patted
• minted
• coined
• chiseled
• sculptured
• planished
• hewed
• graved
• abated
• knapped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forged

Adjective

Last month’s board election was tainted by forged ballots, including one with a voter’s name misspelled. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026

Verb

His replacement, Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, is a younger general often described as representing a newer generation of military leaders who have forged their careers during the current war with Russia. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Finally, strong communities are forged through collective perseverance and celebrating small milestones, not just final results. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026