Counterfeit
Counterfeit noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.
Shell game and counterfeit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Counterfeit".
Shell game
Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: it's amazing how intelligent people fall for that investment-fund shell game
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Synonyms for Shell game
Counterfeit and shell game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterfeit" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
Related pairs
- sham and counterfeit
- sham and shell game
- deception and counterfeit
- deception and shell game
- fake and counterfeit
- fake and shell game
- wrong and counterfeit
- wrong and shell game
- cheat and counterfeit
- cheat and shell game
- humbug and counterfeit
- humbug and shell game
- put-on and counterfeit
- put-on and shell game
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