Meaning of 'fake'

adjective

fraudulent

Synonyms: bogus

adjective

not genuine or real

Synonyms: false

noun

(football) a deceptive move made by a football player

Synonyms: juke

noun

something that is a counterfeit

Synonyms: sham

noun

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Synonyms: fraud

verb

speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

Example: "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"

Synonyms: bull

verb

make a copy of with the intent to deceive

Example: "The delinquent student faked the signature on their report card."

Synonyms: counterfeit

verb

tamper, with the purpose of deception

Synonyms: wangle fudge cook manipulate falsify misrepresent