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contrafazer

[kõ.tra.fa.ˈzer]
verb
to counterfeit, to forge, to imitate fraudulently
1. to make a fraudulent copy or imitation of something, especially currency, documents, or signatures
It is illegal to counterfeit money.
É ilegal contrafazer moeda.
2. to feign or pretend; to simulate false emotions or intentions
He tried to counterfeit enthusiasm for the project.
Ele tentou contrafazer entusiasmo pelo projeto.
3. to imitate someone's handwriting or signature with intent to deceive
The suspect was accused of counterfeiting the company's signature.
O suspeito foi acusado de contrafazer a assinatura da empresa.
Synonyms
falsificarforjarimitar fraudulentamentefingirsimular
Antonyms
autenticarverificarvalidar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrafazer
standard usage in legal and criminal contexts
São Paulo
contrafazer
commonly used in business and legal documents
Portugal
contrafazer
formal and legal usage; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

contrafazer a verdade
contrafazer sentimentos
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