Synonyms for

Fakes

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

Definition

Fakes mean not genuine or real; counterfeit.

Synonyms & similar words

pretender pseudo impostor fudge fraud bull counterfeit manipulate imposter wangle faker juke forge falsify postiche sham bullshit shammer misrepresent pseud talkthroughoneshat fake roleplayer cook counterfeit forged imitation phony replica sham simulated spurious artificial bogus copy false fraudulent knockoff mimic pretend pseudo artificial dummy mock

Synonyms by register

Formal

imitations counterfeits forgeries reproductions

Informal

phonies fakes bogus hoaxes

Literary

phantoms shadows illusions

Antonyms

originals authenticities realities truths genuines legitimacies

Common collocations

  • fake news
  • fake ID
  • fake smile
  • fake tan
  • fake account
  • fake tears
  • fake it till you make it

Word family

noun fake
verb fake
adjective fake

Usage note

The word 'fakes' is often used informally to refer to counterfeit items or insincere people. It can also be used as a verb meaning to pretend.

Example sentences

  1. She knew the painting was a fake.
  2. The detective discovered the fakes in the antique store.
  3. The watch was a fake, and it stopped working after a few days.
  4. He fakes his illness to avoid going to school.
  5. She fakes a smile to hide her sadness.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. -Steve Jobs
  • If you can dream it, you can achieve it. -Zig Ziglar

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