counterfeit
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/
noun
Meaning
A non-genuine article; a fake.
One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.
That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
An impostor; a cheat.
verb
Meaning
To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
"to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."
To produce a faithful copy of.
To feign; to mimic.
"to counterfeit the voice of another person"
(usually "be counterfeited") Of a turn or river card, to invalidate a player's hand by making a better hand on the board.
adjective
Meaning
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
"This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it."
Inauthentic.
"counterfeit sympathy"
Assuming the appearance of something; deceitful; hypocritical.