Phony and True

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Phony

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.
Usage example: a phony watch with a designer logo
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True is an antonym for phony in fake topic.
Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

True

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Usage example: his claim that he's the heir to the throne of Greece can't be true
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Phony is an antonym for true.
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  • Energy Beings It's never actually established whether this is actually true, like most of their other bizarre claims or just random Phony Psychic posturing, though.
    Source: Energy Beings
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