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counterfeit appearance

[/ˈkaʊntərfɪt əˈpɪrəns/]
nounpl: counterfeit appearances
aparência falsificada
1. A deceptive or fraudulent outward show; false impression or facade intended to deceive
The criminal maintained a counterfeit appearance of respectability to gain access to the bank.
O criminoso mantinha uma aparência falsificada de respeitabilidade para ganhar acesso ao banco.
2. An imitation or fake presentation that mimics something authentic but is fundamentally fraudulent
The knockoff designer bag had only a counterfeit appearance of luxury.
A bolsa de designer falsificada tinha apenas uma aparência falsificada de luxo.
NYC Slang
fake front / phony vibe
Synonyms
false appearancefake facadedeceptive exteriorfraudulent presentationsham appearancephony demeanor
Antonyms
authentic appearancegenuine presentationhonest demeanortrue facade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparência falsificada / aparência enganosa
Common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aparência falsa / fachada enganosa
Colloquial form preferred
São Paulo
aparência fraudulenta
More formal business context
Portugal
aparência contrafacta / falsa aparência
Formal and literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

under false pretenses
putting on a show
keeping up appearances
wolf in sheep's clothing
judge a book by its cover
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