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forgery Synonyms

Another word for forgery

Choosing another word for forgery depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action or crime of producing a false copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive.

Usage Example

"The accountant was arrested on charges of tax fraud and check counterfeiting."

Strongest
counterfeiting
falsification
Strong
fabrication
fraud

• noun (Context 2)

A fraudulent copy or imitation of a document, signature, work of art, or currency.

Usage Example

"Curators examined the brushstrokes under ultraviolet light and determined that the painting was a clever counterfeit."

Strongest
counterfeit
fake
Strong
sham
imitation
knockoff
Weak
hoax

Opposites of forgery

The opposite of forgery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

original
See all opposites of forgery

• Nearby Words

forfex
forge
forger
forgery
forget
forget-me-not
forgetful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forgery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forgery
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