counterfeit

Definitions

1. 1adverb

   Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.

2. 2adverb

   Fabricated in imitation of something else, with a view to defraud by passing the false copy for genuine or original; as, counterfeit antiques; counterfeit coin.

3. 3adverb

   Assuming the appearance of something; false; spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist.

4. 4noun

   That which resembles or is like another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.

5. 5noun

   That which is made in imitation of something, with a view to deceive by passing the false for the true; as, the bank note was a counterfeit.

6. 6noun

   One who pretends to be what he is not; one who personates another; an impostor; a cheat.

7. 7transitive verb

   To imitate, or put on a semblance of; to mimic; as, to counterfeit the voice of another person.

8. 8transitive verb

   To imitate with a view to deceiving, by passing the copy for that which is original or genuine; to forge; as, to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To carry on a deception; to dissemble; to feign; to pretend.

10. 10intransitive verb

    To make counterfeits.

11. 11noun

    a copy that is represented as the original

    Synonyms

    forgery
12. 12verb

    make a copy of with the intent to deceive

    "he faked the signature"

    "they counterfeited dollar bills"

    Synonyms

    fakeforge
13. 13adjective

    not genuine; imitating something superior

    "counterfeit emotion"

    "counterfeit money"

    Synonyms

    imitative