What does counterfeit mean?
Not genuine; fake or spurious, especially in a way that is intended to deceive people into believing that it is real. A false or imitation coin, banknote, or other document.
Example
"The police were able to detect the counterfeit money and arrest the person who had passed it."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.