counterfeit
Translation
counterfeit, fake, forged
Examples
The police seized counterfeit money.
The police seized counterfeit money.
She bought a counterfeit designer handbag.
She bought a counterfeit designer handbag.
Grammar Patterns
counterfeit ((noun)) made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive The police seized counterfeit money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fake, forged, phony, bogus; Antonyms: genuine, authentic, real
Etymology
From Old French 'contrefait', meaning 'made in opposition or imitation'. From 'contre-' (against) + 'fait' (made).
Memory Tips
Think 'counter-feat' - a feat or action done 'counter' to the real thing. It's a copy.