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counterfeit
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of COUNTERFEIT
1
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive <an expert at counterfeiting money>
Related Words simulate; duplicate, reduplicate, replicate, reproduce; crib, plagiarize; adulterate, doctor, fudge, juggle, manipulate, tamper (with); concoct, cook (up), fabricate, invent
2
to present a false appearance of <managing to counterfeit a happy expression while visiting a sick friend>
Synonyms act, affect, assume, bluff, counterfeit, dissemble, fake, pass (for), pretend, profess, put on, sham, simulate
Related Words dissimulate, impersonate, let on, masquerade, play, playact, pose; forge, imitate; camouflage, conceal, disguise, mask; feint; malinger
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