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Definition of counterfeiter

counterfeiter

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.fɪt.ɚ/
coun · ter · feit · er
Plural:counterfeiters
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Adjective:counterfeit
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counterfeiter Lexical Profile

counterfeiter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who makes fraudulent copies of something, especially money, official documents, or branded goods, with the intent to deceive.

Example

"The federal agents tracked down the counterfeiter who had been printing fake bills in a warehouse."

2

A person who pretends to be someone else or feigns feelings and qualities they do not truly possess.

Example

"In the play, the charming nobleman is eventually exposed as a cunning counterfeiter of affection."

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• Nearby Words

counterevidence
counterexample
counterfeit
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counterflow
counterforce
counterintuitive

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'counterfeit', which entered Middle English via Anglo-Norman from Old French 'contrefait', the past participle of 'contrefaire' ('to imitate' or 'make in opposition to'), from Latin 'contra-' ('against') and 'facere' ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterfeiter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterfeiter
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