forgeries
word · lemma: forgery
Definition
Things that are made to look like real, original objects or documents but are actually fake, usually for dishonest or illegal reasons.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for fake documents, artwork, money, or signatures. Mostly formal or legal contexts. Not the same as 'fakes' (which can be any copied item); 'forgeries' usually involves intent to deceive with something that looks very official or valuable.
Example Sentences
Some passports turned out to be forgeries.
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The police found several forgeries in his house.
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He sells forgeries of famous paintings.
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Art collectors worry about buying forgeries by mistake.
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Some forgeries are so good that even experts can't tell the difference.
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In court, the lawyer showed that the documents were clear forgeries.
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