fake

/fˈe‍ɪk/

/ˈfeɪk/

fake

faux

made or intended to be like the original or real version of something

Synonymes : false

Fake

faux

a cheap imitation of something made to trick people

Synonymes : postiche

Exemples

1. The diamond thief double-crossed his partners and gave them only worthless fake jewels.

2. The thug threw dust in her eyes and exchanged her real diamonds with fake stones.

3. He played a trick on his sister by putting a fake spider in her bed.

4. The fake article had been in print in the renowned scientific journal for more than a week before its author revealed that he had pulled a stunt.