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fake
verb(fake)
tamper, with the purpose of deception
fake
noun(fake)
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Synonyms: postiche, sham,
fake
adjective(fake)
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
Synonyms: false, faux, imitation, simulated,
Examples:
It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur.
fake
verb(fake)
make a copy of with the intent to deceive
Synonyms: counterfeit, forge,
Examples:
He faked the signature.
fake
adjective(fake)
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Synonyms: bastard, bogus, phoney, phony,
fake
noun(fake)
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonyms: faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer,
fake
verb(fake)
speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
Synonyms: bull, bullshit, talk through one's hat,
Examples:
The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it.
fake
noun(fake)
(football) a deceptive move made by a football player
Synonyms: juke,

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