Fake and Simulate

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Fake

Fake verb - To imitate or copy especially in order to deceive.

Usage example: pranksters faked giant footprints and then claimed that they had seen Bigfoot

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Simulate is a synonym for fake in pretend topic. In some cases you can use "Simulate" instead a verb "Fake", when it comes to topics like action, sham, true, honest. popular alternative

Nearby Words: faked, faking, faker

Simulate

Simulate verb - To present a false appearance of.

Usage example: cosmetics that simulate a suntan

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Fake is a synonym for simulate in pretend topic. You can use "Fake" instead the word "Simulate" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as action, true, honest, deceive. popular alternative

Nearby Words: simulated, simulation, simulator, simulating, simulative

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experience	fake experience	simulate experience
attack	fake attack	simulate attack
sound	fake sound	simulate sound
crash	fake crash	simulate crash
Other words: sort, death, accident, time, accent, magic, emotions, powers.

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You can use fake death pills to simulate being dead and fool enemy soldiers into leaving you alone or dropping their guard, complete with fake Game Over screen.

Source: Video Game / Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Bloodbags, a sheep stomach filled with fake blood to simulate being killed when onstage.

Source: Literature / The Shakespeare Stealer aka: Shakespeares Scribe
In Axis Powers Hetalia, there's a fake ad for a Germany sim, to simulate life through a German's eyes.

Source: Right on Queue

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