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counterfeit

Definition

  • verb: to make an exact copy of (something) in order to trick people
  • verb: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive
  • adjective: made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive
  • synonyms: spurious, fictitious, false

Examples

  • The 100-dollar bill turned out to be a 'counterfeit'. [='fake', 'phony']

  • They were 'counterfeiting' money in his garage.

  • He 'counterfeited' [='forged'] the documents.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey, get some booties on them things. You're crapping up the floor. Check his visa. The Cephalopods have been making counterfeits at Kinko's on Canal. And why do I have a dead Tricrainasloph going through passport control? That'd be my fault. I'm very sorry. Please don't neuralyze me, sir. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II