counterfeit

adjective/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

Frequency rank: #8,648 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Made as an exact imitation of something genuine, with the intent to deceive.

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Example sentence

The police discovered counterfeit money hidden inside the suitcase.

Synonyms & related words

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