noun a person or thing that is not genuine; a forgery or imitation
adjective not genuine; counterfeit
Used to describe counterfeit or imitation products
Refers to fabricated or manipulated data in research or studies
Relates to fraudulent or deceptive online content, such as fake emails or websites
Used to describe counterfeit or forged artworks
Relates to counterfeit medications or supplements
Refers to false or misleading information, such as fake news
In the literary world, 'fake' can refer to counterfeit books or plagiarism.
Psychologists may use the term 'fake' to describe false memories or fabricated information provided by a patient.
Journalists may use 'fake' to describe false news or misinformation.
Lawyers may use 'fake' to refer to forged documents or fabricated evidence.
Scientists may use 'fake' to describe manipulated data or fraudulent research.
Social media managers may use 'fake' to refer to fake accounts or bot-generated content.
Marketing specialists may use 'fake' to describe counterfeit products or deceptive advertising.
Police officers may use 'fake' to refer to counterfeit money or fake identification documents.
Actors may use 'fake' to describe artificial emotions or insincere performances.
Chefs may use 'fake' to refer to imitation ingredients or counterfeit food products.