3
supposititious(adjective, informal, counterfeit, extra, untrue)
3
unauthentic(adjective, fake, false, deceitful, bogus)
2
apocryphal(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
2
backup(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
bastard(fake, false, deceitful, bogus, specious)
2
brummagem(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
2
colored(adjective, fake, counterfeit, sham, phony)
2
contrived(adjective, fake, false, unusual, strange)
2
delusive(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
2
deputy
2
dishonest(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
2
distorted(adjective, wrong, fake, counterfeit, dishonest)
2
exchange
2
fictive(untrue, developed, fictitious, invented, fabricated)
2
forgery(noun, reproduction, study, type, copy)
2
glorified
2
hokey(adjective, fake, pretend, artificial, simulated)
2
illegitimate(fake, false, bogus)
2
imitative(adjective, fake, pretend, similar, artificial)
2
impersonation(noun, reproduction, study, type, copy)
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