counterfeit

counterfeit

CEFR: C1-C2 /coun-ter-feit/ [k.aw1.n.t.er0.f.ih2.t]

Definition: not genuine; imitating something superior; a copy that is represented as the original

Example Sentences:
Many veggie burgers taste processed and counterfeit, it is difficult for the new burger chain to dominate the market overnight.
Merchants that sell big-ticket items and smaller items, such as gift cards, that can be easily resold are most vulnerable to counterfeit fraud.