Fake and Forgery

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Fake

Fake noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Usage example: experts declared that one of the museum's prized paintings was actually a fake

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Forgery is a synonym for fake in counterfeit topic. In some cases you can use "Forgery" instead a noun "Fake", when it comes to topics like true, anything forged, imposter. popular alternative

Nearby Words: faked, faking, faker

Forgery

Forgery noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Usage example: that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase

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Synonyms for Forgery

Fake is a synonym for forgery in counterfeit topic. You can use "Fake" instead a noun "Forgery", if it concerns topics such as true, anything forged, counterfeiting. popular alternative

Nearby Words: forged, forger

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good	good fake	good forgery
elaborate	elaborate fake	elaborate forgery
complete	complete fake	complete forgery
crude	crude fake	crude forgery
Other adjectives: obvious, actual, real, clever.

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