counterfeiting (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkaʊntəfɪtɪŋ
Definition
The illegal act of manufacturing, importing, or distributing products that are deliberately made to look like genuine goods to deceive buyers.
Examples
He was arrested for counterfeiting luxury handbags and selling them online.
The central bank is working to stop the counterfeiting of new banknotes.
Strict laws are in place to punish those involved in the counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals.
How to Use counterfeiting
- counterfeiting of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the type of goods being faked. — "The counterfeiting of luxury goods is a global issue."
- crack down on counterfeiting (collocation)
- To take severe measures to stop the activity. — "The government is cracking down on counterfeiting to protect local businesses."
Synonyms of counterfeiting
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