simulacre

/ˌsɪmjʊˈlækər, ˌsɪmjəˈlækər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is a copy or imitation of another; a substitute or representation.

“The politician’s words were a simulacre of sincerity, but his actions betrayed his true intentions.”

Synonyms

  • copy
  • imitation
  • substitute

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • original