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fake
01
designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity
Examples
The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product.
02
intentionally misleading or deceptive
Examples
She showed me a fake ID when she tried to enter the club.
to fake
Examples
The counterfeiters faked the currency with precision to pass it off as genuine.
Examples
She faked a headache to avoid going to the meeting.
03
to change or manipulate something to make it appear real or authentic when it is not
Transitive: to fake sth
Examples
She faked the test results to hide her poor performance.
Fake
01
a cheap imitation of something made to trick people
Examples
The museum displayed a fake of the famous painting.
02
a deceptive move intended to trick an opponent and gain an advantage
Examples
The soccer player used a fake to get past the defender.
