Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fakery
noun
/ˈfeɪ.kər.i/
Definition
The act of producing something that is not genuine or that is intended to deceive.
Examples
- The artist was accused of creating a fakery of a famous painting.
- His story was just a fakery designed to get sympathy from others.
- In the world of fashion, fakery can often lead to controversy.
Meaning
Fakery refers to any instance where something is made to appear real or authentic but is actually false or counterfeit.
Synonyms
- Counterfeit
- Fraud
- Imitation
- Phony
- Sham
