Synonyms for fake

Other words for “fake”, grouped by meaning.

We found 32 synonyms for “fake”. The most common are sham, postiche, imposter, impostor, pretender.

noun something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses

noun (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

Synonymsjuke

verb make a copy of with the intent to deceive

verb tamper, with the purpose of deception

verb speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

adjective fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

adjective not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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