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FAKE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Fake.

How to pronounce fake:

US

Fake - as a noun

Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postichesham
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imitation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who makes deceitful pretenses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fakerfraudimposterimpostorpretenderpseudpseudorole playershamshammer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguilercheatcheaterdeceiverslickertrickster
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(football) a deceptive move made by a football player

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
juke

Fake - as an adjective satellite

Fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bogusphoneyphony

Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

Example: "It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falsefauximitationsimulated

Fake - as a verb

Make a copy of with the intent to deceive

Example: "He faked the signature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterfeitforge

Tamper, with the purpose of deception

Example: "Fudge the figures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cookfalsifyfudgemanipulatemisrepresentwangle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchisel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

Example: "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulltalk through one's hat

Fake - as an adjective

Not real; false, fraudulent.

Example: "Which fur coat looks fake?"

(of people) insincere.

Example Sentences

"She wore a fake smile to hide her disappointment."
"He was caught with a fake passport at the airport."
"The artist created a fake painting to fool the critics."
"I can't believe you fell for his fake story."
"The counterfeit money turned out to be fake."
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Word Game Points

Is FAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fake is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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