n.
Function: adjective
being an imitation intended to mislead or deceive FF1C; counterfeit money FF1E; FF1C; counterfeit sympathy FF1E;
Synonyms: bogus, brummagem, fake, false, phony, pinchbeck, pseudo, sham, snide, spurious; compare SPURIOUS 3
Related Words: feigned, pretended, simulated; deceptive, delusive, delusory, misleading; fraudulent
Contrasted Words: authentic, veritable; actual, real, true; unquestionable, valid
Antonyms: bona fide, genuine