Definition of Counterfeit
Counterfeit
coun·ter·feit
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
made to be an exact fake copy (imitation) of something, especially an important or valuable thing, typically in order to trick or cheat someone;
e.g. He made his payment in counterfeit money, but he was found out and arrested.
(adjective)
pretended and not genuine in some way, for example being an imitation or being faked or insincere;
e.g. He took the package and left a counterfeit box in its place. They wore counterfeit smiles to hide the fact that they were secretly angry.
(noun)
something that is fake or forged to be an imitation of something else, typically with the intention of tricking someone by making them think the thing is of higher value;
e.g. The document is most likely a counterfeit, since it does not have an official seal.
(verb)
to make an exact fake copy (imitation) of something, typically with the intention of tricking someone;
e.g. This machine can be used to counterfeit bank checks and commit fraud.
(verb)
to pretend to have some quality or feel some emotion, often in order to mislead someone;
e.g. She didn't bother to counterfeit interest when asking her question.
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