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Plagiarism

Verb / ˈpleɪdʒɜ:ˌɪzʌm / Another word for plagiarism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Synonyms & similar words

plagiarisation plagiarization piracy copying theft piracy counterfeiting imitation fraud representation appropriation stealing duplication forgery misappropriation bootlegging knockoff ripoff borrowing reproduction cloning mimeography

Synonyms by register

Formal

infringement piracy counterfeiting appropriation

Informal

copying stealing cribbing lifting

Literary

literary theft intellectual theft

Antonyms

originality authorship creation invention innovation authenticity

Common collocations

  • academic plagiarism
  • plagiarism checker
  • avoid plagiarism
  • plagiarism software
  • plagiarism detection
  • intentional plagiarism
  • unintentional plagiarism

Word family

noun plagiarism
verb plagiarize
adjective plagiaristic
adverb plagiaristically

Usage note

Plagiarism refers to the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own, without proper attribution. It is a serious academic and ethical offense.

Example sentences

  1. Plagiarism is not allowed in school.
  2. Copying someone's work without giving them credit is a form of plagiarism.
  3. He was caught committing plagiarism in his research paper.
  4. She was accused of plagiarism but she denied it.
  5. The teacher gave him a failing grade for his plagiarism.

Quotes

  • Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery.
  • Plagiarism is the art of taking someone else's work and making it your own.
  • Plagiarism is like stealing someone's car and driving it around like it's your own.

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