Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
noun a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery
A1 I bought a counterfeit watch from a street vendor.
A2 She unknowingly purchased a counterfeit designer handbag.
B1 The police raided the store selling counterfeit DVDs.
B2 The company lost millions due to the production of counterfeit goods.
C1 The counterfeit currency was so well-made that it fooled many people.
C2 The expert was able to identify the counterfeit painting with just a glance.
adjective made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud
A1 I bought a counterfeit watch from the street vendor.
A2 She was caught trying to sell counterfeit designer handbags.
B1 The police seized a large shipment of counterfeit electronics.
B2 The counterfeit currency was so convincing that many people were fooled.
C1 The company implemented strict measures to prevent counterfeit products from entering the market.
C2 The counterfeit art pieces were expertly crafted and difficult to distinguish from the originals.
formal The company was accused of selling counterfeit goods.
informal I heard that they got caught selling fake stuff.
slang They were busted for peddling knockoffs.
figurative His smile was so fake, it was like a counterfeit emotion.
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