Counterfeiter

/ˈkaʊn.tər.fɪ.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who falsely produces something, typically money or documents, intending to deceive others for gain.

The police apprehended the counterfeiter who had been producing fake bills in his apartment.

A person who imitates or reproduces something with the intention of fraud.

As a skilled counterfeiter, she could create imitation art that fooled even the experts.

One who is involved in the illegal activity of counterfeiting.

The notorious counterfeiter was finally brought to justice after years of evading capture.

The term derives from 'counterfeit', which comes from Middle English 'countrefeten', meaning to make an imitation or copy.

counterfeit money

Fake currency designed to replicate real money.

counterfeit goods

Products that are made to look like genuine items but are not.

counterfeit currency

Illegal money that has been produced to deceive.

counterfeit

An imitation designed to deceive regarding its origin or authenticity.

forgery

The act of falsifying or inventing something, usually for fraudulent purposes.

fraud

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Con artist

That guy is a real con artist, tricking people with counterfeit goods.

Faux dealer

Watch out for that faux dealer; he might be selling you fake designer bags.