Synonyms for
Fakes
Definition
Fakes mean not genuine or real; counterfeit.
Synonyms & similar words
imposter
misrepresent
pseud
fraud
postiche
wangle
pseudo
roleplayer
fake
bull
cook
impostor
faker
counterfeit
falsify
sham
pretender
forge
shammer
fudge
bullshit
manipulate
talkthroughoneshat
juke
counterfeit
forged
imitation
phony
replica
sham
simulated
spurious
artificial
bogus
copy
false
fraudulent
knockoff
mimic
pretend
pseudo
artificial
dummy
mock
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fake news
- fake ID
- fake smile
- fake tan
- fake account
- fake tears
- fake it till you make it
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- She knew the painting was a fake.
- The detective discovered the fakes in the antique store.
- The watch was a fake, and it stopped working after a few days.
- He fakes his illness to avoid going to school.
- 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