Synonyms for Counterfeit
Definition of counterfeit
adjective
- not genuine; imitating something superior; "counterfeit emotion"; "counterfeit money"; "counterfeit works of art"; "a counterfeit prince"
noun
- a copy that is represented as the original
verb
- make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "counterfeit"
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"Counterfeit" in song lyrics
See how counterfeit is used in real songs:
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"Make the track, the illegit, the counterfeit"
7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose -
"hold up, but that's counterfeit"
Above the Law — V.S.O.P -
"Like me and my conglomerate, you counterfeit"
Buddha Monk f/ Casine Kelly, Shake-A-Vel — Brooklyn Chronicles