counterfeit

/kaʊntərˈfɛit/

Definitions

1. adjective

made or done to deceive people into thinking something is genuine or official when it is not; fake or false.

“The police arrested a man for selling counterfeit goods.”

2. noun

something that is fake or false, especially money, goods, or documents.

“The detective found a large stash of counterfeit bills.”

Synonyms

  • fake
  • imitation
  • spurious

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine