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counterfeits

The correct spelling is counterfeits.

How to pronounce counterfeits

noun

Say it like: Cow-nte-rfa-yts

The correct spelling is counterfeits. A non-genuine article; a fake. For example: "to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."

Usage Examples

to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc.

to counterfeit the voice of another person

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A non-genuine article; a fake.
  2. 2.One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.
  3. 3.That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
  4. 4.An impostor; a cheat.

verb

  1. 1.To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
  2. 2.To produce a faithful copy of.
  3. 3.To feign; to mimic.
  4. 4.(usually "be counterfeited") Of a turn or river card, to invalidate a player's hand by making a better hand on the board.

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