counterfeit

Definitions

Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

A fraudulent imitation of a genuine article, typically money, documents, or brand-name goods.

To forge or produce a fake version of something.

Examples

The shopkeeper was arrested for knowingly selling counterfeit designer handbags.

The bank teller quickly identified the hundred-dollar bill as a counterfeit.

Synonyms

fake forged sham bogus spurious imitation fraudulent

Antonyms

genuine authentic real original legitimate bona fide veritable