n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive also : to make a fraudulent replica of < counterfeit ing $20 bills>
intransitive verb
1 : to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling
2 : to engage in counterfeiting something of value
synonyms see ASSUME
– coun · ter · feit · er noun