counterfeit

adjective

coun·ter·feit | \ ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfit

Definition of counterfeit

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive : forged counterfeit money a counterfeit diamond

2a : insincere, feigned counterfeit sympathy counterfeit joy at her friend's engagement

b : imitation counterfeit Georgian houses

counterfeit

verb

counterfeited; counterfeiting; counterfeits

Definition of counterfeit (Entry 2 of 3)

: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive also : to make a fraudulent replica of counterfeiting $20 bills

1 : to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling

2 : to engage in counterfeiting something of value