fake

/feɪk/
adjective
  1. Not real; made to look like something genuine in order to deceive.
    • She wore a fake diamond necklace that sparkled just like the real one.
    • He gave a fake smile even though he was upset.
    • The painting was fake, but it fooled many experts.
noun
  1. A copy or imitation that is intended to deceive; a fraud.
    • The antique vase turned out to be a fake.
    • The document was a fake, not the original contract.
    • He was arrested for selling fakes at the art market.
  2. A person who pretends to be something they are not.
    • The psychic was exposed as a fake by a journalist.
    • Don't trust him; he's a fake who lies about his experience.
    • She realized her friend was a fake when he took credit for her work.
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verb
  1. To make a copy of something in order to deceive; to pretend.
    • He faked his signature on the check.
    • The athlete faked an injury to get out of the game.
    • She faked a headache to avoid going to the party.
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