forger

word

Definition

A forger is a person who makes fake documents, money, art, or signatures to trick people and make them believe they're real.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in legal, crime, and art contexts. Collocates with 'art', 'signature', 'document', 'money'. Refers specifically to the person, not the act ('forgery'). Always negative: implies illegal action.

Example Sentences

The police caught the forger last night.

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A forger made fake passports for the criminals.

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He was a skilled forger of famous paintings.

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Turns out the signature was made by a professional forger.

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The museum lost millions because a clever forger fooled them.

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You can spot a forger if you look carefully at their work.

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