Synonyms for

Faked

Verb / feɪkt / Another word for faked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Faked means to deceive someone by pretending to be something or someone else.

Synonyms & similar words

fake bullshit misrepresent talkthroughoneshat counterfeit bull fudge cook forge manipulate falsify wangle counterfeit forged phony false artificial imitation mock pretend feigned simulated fabricate manufacture produce concoct deceive trick dupe mislead delude hoax

Synonyms by register

Formal

simulated counterfeit spurious bogus

Informal

phony bogus fakey not real

Literary

feigned artful manufactured

Antonyms

real genuine authentic actual true legitimate original

Common collocations

  • faked death
  • faked illness
  • faked evidence
  • faked signature
  • faked identity
  • faked surprise
  • faked emotions

Word family

noun fake
verb fake
adjective fake
adverb fakely

Usage note

The word 'faked' implies an intentional deception to make something appear real when it is not. It is often used in contexts of fraud, pretense, or imitation.

Example sentences

  1. She faked being sick to get out of school.
  2. He faked his signature on the check.
  3. The painting was faked to look like an original.
  4. She faked her accent to impress her friends.
  5. He faked his way through the interview.

Quotes

  • I can fake a smile, but I can't fake my feelings.
  • The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.
  • The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.

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