counterfeit
adjective/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
Frequency rank: #8,648 most common English word
Meaning
Made as an exact imitation of something genuine, with the intent to deceive.
Example sentence
The police discovered counterfeit money hidden inside the suitcase.
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