Counterfeiter

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərfɪtər/

Definitions of counterfeiter

noun a person who makes counterfeit money or goods

Example Sentences

A1 The police arrested the counterfeiter for making fake money.

A2 The shopkeeper caught the counterfeiter trying to pass off fake designer bags.

B1 The authorities have been cracking down on counterfeiters selling fake prescription drugs online.

B2 The counterfeiter was skilled at replicating high-security documents like passports and IDs.

C1 The international task force was set up to tackle the sophisticated operations of counterfeiters producing fake luxury goods.

C2 The master counterfeiter had managed to evade capture for years, running a global network of illegal production.

Examples of counterfeiter in a Sentence

formal The police were able to apprehend the counterfeiter before he could distribute any fake currency.

informal I heard that the counterfeiter got caught trying to pass off fake bills at the store.

slang The counterfeiter was busted trying to sell some phony money on the street.

figurative His lies and deceit made him a true counterfeiter of trust in our relationship.

Grammatical Forms of counterfeiter

past tense

counterfeited

plural

counterfeiters

comparative

more counterfeit

superlative

most counterfeit

present tense

counterfeits

future tense

will counterfeit

perfect tense

have counterfeited

continuous tense

is counterfeiting

singular

counterfeiter

positive degree

counterfeiter

infinitive

to counterfeit

gerund

counterfeiting

participle

counterfeiting

Origin and Evolution of counterfeiter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'counterfeiter' originated from the Old French word 'contrefaitour' which means 'one who makes false money'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'counterfeiter' has come to be used not only for those who make fake money but also for those who produce imitation goods or documents with the intent to deceive.