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   Fake

   /fāk/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not genuine; counterfeit: "fake designer clothing" Similar forgerycounterfeitcopyshamfraudhoaximitationmock-updummyreproductionlookalikelikenessinformal:phoneypirateknockoffrip-offdupecounterfeitforgedfraudulentshamimitationfalsebogusspuriouspseudoworthlessinvalidinformal:phoneydudimitationartificialsyntheticsimulatedreproductionreplicaersatzplasticman-madedummyfalsemockshambogusso-calledinformal:pretendphoneyfakeypseudoOpposite genuinegenuine
   • ▪ (of a person) claiming to be something that one is not: "a fake doctor" Similar charlatanquackmountebankshamfraudhumbugimpostorpretendermasqueraderhoodwinkerhoaxercheatcheaterdeceiverdissemblertricksterconfidence tricksterfraudsterinformal:phoneycon mancon artistdated:confidence man

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham: "the painting was a fake" Similar forgerycounterfeitcopyshamfraudhoaximitationmock-updummyreproductionlookalikelikenessinformal:phoneypirateknockoffrip-offdupe
   • ▪ a person who appears or claims to be something that they are not: "I felt sure that some of the nuns were fakes" Similar charlatanquackmountebankshamfraudhumbugimpostorpretendermasqueraderhoodwinkerhoaxercheatcheaterdeceiverdissemblertricksterconfidence tricksterfraudsterinformal:phoneycon mancon artistdated:confidence man

   verb

   • 1. forge or counterfeit (something): "the woman faked her spouse's signature" Similar forgecounterfeitfalsifyshamfeignmock upcopyreproducereplicatedoctoraltertamper withtinker withinformal:piratefiddle (with)
   • ▪ pretend to feel or suffer from (an emotion or illness): "he had begun to fake a bad stomachache" Similar feignedfakedput-onassumedimprovisedinventedaffectedpseudoinsincereunconvincingartificialimitationmockshaminformal:phoneyfakeypseudpretendcodfeignpretendsimulateshamput onmake-believeaffectgive the appearance ofmake a show ofmake a pretense ofgo through the motions ofOpposite authentic
   • ▪ make (an event) appear to happen: "he faked his own death" Similar feignpretendsimulateshamput onmake-believeaffectgive the appearance ofmake a show ofmake a pretense ofgo through the motions of
   • ▪ improvise: "he fakes the melody line of a standard tune"

   Word Origin late 18th century (originally slang): origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately related to German fegen ‘sweep, thrash’. Compare with fig2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fakery noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fakeFake Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FAKE is not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit, sham. How to use fake in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fake.

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   What is a basic definition of fake? Fake describes something as not being real or as being an imitation that is designed to trick someone into thinking it is real or original. Fake also refers to a forgery or copy and is used to mean to pretend.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAKE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FAKE meaning: 1. an object that is made to look real or valuable in order to deceive people: 2. someone who is…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for FAKE: faux, synthetic, simulated, artificial, dummy, imitation, false, mock; Antonyms of FAKE: real, genuine, natural, true, legitimate, authentic, bona fide, valuable.

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   Something that's fake isn't authentic. A person who falsely claims to be, feel, or do something can be said to be fake . When your friend acts sweet but spreads rumors about you behind your back, you can call her a fake.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fakeFake - definition of fake by The Free Dictionary

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   1. ( tr) to cause (something inferior or not genuine) to appear more valuable, desirable, or real by fraud or pretence. 2. to pretend to have (an illness, emotion, etc): to fake a headache. 3. (Theatre) to improvise (music, stage dialogue, etc) n.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A fake is an object, person, or act that is not genuine. It is filled with famous works of art, and every one of them is a fake. American English : fake / ˈfeɪk /

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAKE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   FAKE meaning: 1. not real, but made to look or seem real: 2. a copy of something that is intended to look real…. Learn more.

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    Definition of fake adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › fakeFake Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    One that is not authentic or genuine; a sham. Anything or anyone not genuine; fraud; counterfeit. A brief feint or aborted change of direction intended to mislead one's opponent or the opposing team. One loop or winding of a coiled rope or cable.