Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counterfeit
adjective, verb, noun
ˈkaʊntərfɪt
Definition
to make an imitation or reproduction of something, typically with the intent to deceive or defraud.
Examples
- The counterfeit money was so convincing that even the bank couldn’t tell it was fake.
- She was caught trying to sell counterfeit designer bags at the flea market.
- They discovered a counterfeit version of the famous painting during the art auction.
Meaning
Counterfeit refers to an item that is made to look like something else, usually something valuable, with the intention of tricking someone into thinking it is real.
Synonyms
- fake
- forged
- imitation
- fraudulent
- phony