Synonyms of counterfeits

counterfeits 1 of 2

noun

plural of counterfeit

as in hoaxes

an imitation that is passed off as genuine

the will as well as the other documents turned out to be counterfeits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoaxes
• fakes
• reproductions
• copies
• forgeries
• replicas
• shams
• phonies
• synthetics
• knockoffs
• copycats
• bastards
• humbug
• spoofs
• frauds
• impostures
• facsimiles
• simulations
• swindles
• mock-ups
• dummies
• gaffs
• shoddies
• duffers
• brummagems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals

counterfeits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of counterfeit

1

as in fakes

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive

an expert at counterfeiting money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fakes
• forges
• phonies
• invents
• simulates
• manipulates
• duplicates
• reproduces
• plagiarizes
• adulterates
• replicates
• cribs
• reduplicates
• doctors
• cooks (up)
• tampers (with)
• juggles
• fabricates
• concocts
• fudges

2

as in pretends

to present a false appearance of

managing to counterfeit a happy expression while visiting a sick friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pretends
• simulates
• assumes
• fakes
• affects
• acts
• passes (for)
• shams
• feigns
• makes believe
• professes
• dissembles
• poses
• bluffs
• forges
• puts on
• masquerades
• conceals
• masks
• imitates
• plays
• disguises
• impersonates
• camouflages
• lets on
• dissimulates
• playacts
• feints
• malingers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterfeits

Noun

The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Masherah also emphasized keeping Jordan with Upper Deck provides collectors a safe place to acquire authenticated Jordan autographed memorabilia when there are so many fakes and counterfeits floating around. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Luxus focuses on pristine-condition assets with clear provenance, reducing risks associated with counterfeits and quality degradation. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Unprosecuted crimes against the public — such as the widespread sale of 78-cent postage stamps for 19 cents to 59 cents, rolls of 100, counterfeits all, for years online. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026

Greece, home to an extensive repository of cultural artifacts, has long contended with the proliferation of counterfeits and the looting of archaeological sites. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

By 2009, Nakamoto took Bitcoin from theory to reality, mining the Genesis Block, and then, once the rules were set, protections against counterfeits were secured, and Bitcoin began to circulate—still worth next to nothing—Nakamoto vanished. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026

While many online retailers and marketplaces have taken steps to address the marketing of counterfeits, others still haven’t put the requisite measures in place—like notice and takedown procedures, identity verification and policies to punish offenders—that would curb the behavior. — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

This makes Temu counterfeits more difficult for consumers to spot while browsing, and more difficult to determine are counterfeit upon receipt of the goods. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025