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FAKING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Faking.

Faking - 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

Faking - 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

Faking - 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

Example Sentences

"She was faking a smile even though she was feeling sad."
"He was caught faking his signature on the document."
"The actor was faking his emotions for the film scene."
"She was accused of faking her illness to skip school."
"He admitted to faking his credentials on his resume."
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Word Game Points

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

FAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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