Counterfeit and Copycat

Counterfeit

Counterfeit noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.
Usage example: the will as well as the other documents turned out to be counterfeits

Copycat and counterfeit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Copycat" instead the word "Counterfeit" as a noun or an adjective or a verb.

Copycat

Copycat verb - To make an exact likeness of.
Usage example: asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine
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Counterfeit and copycat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterfeit" instead the word "Copycat" as a noun or an adjective or a verb.
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