counterfeiter
noun[C]
uk/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt.ər/us/ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.fɪt̬.ɚ/apersonwho makes acopythatlookslike theoriginalof something, usually fordishonestorillegalpurposes:
Thebagis abestseller, and afavouriteof counterfeiters.
Authoritieshopethe new IDcarddesignwill make it muchharderfor counterfeiters toduplicate.
See
counterfeit
- Counterfeiterspassofffakestocashin on apopularlabel.
- Highdemandandlowsupplycreateanenvironmentripefor counterfeiters.
- The counterfeiters arecriminals.
Miscellaneous criminals
- arsonist
- artifice burglar
- bigamist
- bioterrorist
- black hat
- distraction thief
- drug dealer
- embezzler
- expropriator
- extortioner
- looter
- lowlife
- lynch mob
- man of straw
- money launderer
- shicer
- shoplifter
- small-timer
- smuggler
- snatcher