counterfeit
Translation
counterfeit, fake, forged
Examples
The police seized counterfeit money.
The police seized counterfeit money.
He sold counterfeit designer bags.
He sold counterfeit designer bags.
Grammar Patterns
((counterfeit)) + noun fake (sth.) The artist can spot a counterfeit painting easily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fake, forged, phony; Antonyms: genuine, authentic
Etymology
From Old French 'contrefait', meaning 'made in opposition'. 'counter-' (against) + 'fait' (from Latin 'facere', to make).
Memory Tips
Think of 'counter' as 'against' and 'feit' (like 'feat') as 'made'. So, it's 'made against' the real thing.