counterfeits (Meaning)
counterfeits
to make a fraudulent replica of, something likely to be mistaken for something of higher value, to make an imitation of without authorization and especially with intent to deceive or defraud, imitation, not sincere, to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive, to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive, made in exact imitation of something else with the intention of deceiving, to engage in counterfeiting something of value, made in imitation of a genuine article (as a document) without authorization and especially with intent to deceive or defraud, something counterfeit, pretend entry 1 sense 1, feign, made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive, insincere, feigned, to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling
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counterfeits Sentence Examples
- The market was flooded with counterfeit goods, undermining the trust in genuine products.
- Law enforcement officials seized millions of dollars worth of counterfeit currency.
- The artist's reputation was tainted by the circulation of counterfeits of their work.
- The company's trademarks were exploited to create counterfeit products, confusing consumers.
- The use of counterfeit software posed a security risk to unsuspecting users.
- Counterfeit watches were sold on the streets, deceiving buyers into believing they were original.
- The authorities launched a crackdown on the production and distribution of counterfeit goods.
- The value of collectible items was diminished by the presence of counterfeits in the market.
- The counterfeit banknotes were difficult to distinguish from the genuine ones, making it easy for fraudsters to pass them off.
- Counterfeit drugs endangered the health and safety of consumers who unknowingly purchased them.
FAQs About the word counterfeits
to make a fraudulent replica of, something likely to be mistaken for something of higher value, to make an imitation of without authorization and especially wit
hoaxes, copies, forgeries, reproductions, fakes, synthetics, phonies,replicas, phoneys, knockoffs
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The market was flooded with counterfeit goods, undermining the trust in genuine products.
Law enforcement officials seized millions of dollars worth of counterfeit currency.
The artist's reputation was tainted by the circulation of counterfeits of their work.
The company's trademarks were exploited to create counterfeit products, confusing consumers.
