Word
Counterfeit
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
coun-ter-feit
Definition
- adv. - Representing by imitation or likeness; having a
resemblance to something else; portrayed.
- adv. - Fabricated in imitation of something else, with a
view to defraud by passing the false copy for genuine or original; as,
counterfeit antiques; counterfeit coin.
- adv. - Assuming the appearance of something; false;
spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist.
- n. - That which resembles or is like another thing; a
likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
- n. - That which is made in imitation of something, with a
view to deceive by passing the false for the true; as, the bank note
was a counterfeit.
- n. - One who pretends to be what he is not; one who
personates another; an impostor; a cheat.
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