fake
/fˈeɪk/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Adjective Satellite
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; "it isn''t fake anything; it''s real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
Noun
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Noun
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Noun
(football) a deceptive move made by a football player
Verb
make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
Verb
tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
Verb
speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths; "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"
Synonyms
bastard
bogus
bull
bullshit
cook
counterfeit
faker
false
falsify
faux
forge
fraud
fudge
imitation
imposter
impostor
juke
manipulate
misrepresent
phoney
phony
postiche
pretender
pseud
pseudo
role player
sham
shammer
simulated
talk through one''s hat
wangle