Synonyms of counterfeits

counterfeits 1 of 2

noun

plural of counterfeit

as in hoaxes

an imitation that is passed off as genuine

the will as well as the other documents turned out to be counterfeits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoaxes
• reproductions
• copies
• fakes
• forgeries
• replicas
• shams
• phoneys
• phonies
• synthetics
• knockoffs
• copycats
• bastards
• humbug
• spoofs
• frauds
• impostures
• facsimiles
• simulations
• swindles
• mock-ups
• dummies
• gaffs
• shoddies
• duffers
• brummagems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals

counterfeits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of counterfeit

1

as in fakes

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive

an expert at counterfeiting money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fakes
• forges
• phonies
• invents
• simulates
• manipulates
• duplicates
• reproduces
• plagiarizes
• adulterates
• replicates
• cribs
• reduplicates
• doctors
• cooks (up)
• tampers (with)
• juggles
• fabricates
• concocts
• fudges

2

as in pretends

to present a false appearance of

managing to counterfeit a happy expression while visiting a sick friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pretends
• simulates
• assumes
• fakes
• affects
• acts
• passes (for)
• shams
• feigns
• makes believe
• professes
• dissembles
• poses
• bluffs
• forges
• puts on
• masquerades
• conceals
• masks
• imitates
• plays
• disguises
• impersonates
• camouflages
• lets on
• dissimulates
• playacts
• feints
• malingers