possible profanity
2
pretension(noun, show, fake, copy, deception)
2
prevaricate(verb, promote, favor, create, fake)
2
pseud
2
quacksalver
2
quasi(adjective, fake, pretend, artificial, simulated)
2
queer(wrong, fake, false, counterfeit, dubious)
2
repro(noun, verb, reproduction, copy, spare)
2
resemblance(reproduction, impression, parody, replication, simulation)
2
self-styled(virtual, would-be, quasi)
2
semblance(reproduction, appearance, cover, fake, impression)
2
simulacrum(reproduction, fake, impression, imitation, replication)
2
simulate(verb, do, create, fake, copy)
2
so-called(adjective, fake, counterfeit, mock, pretend)
2
soi-disant
2
specious(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
2
stat(noun, verb, reproduction, do, fake)
2
substitute(adjective, fake, false, counterfeit, mock)
2
substitution(reproduction, impression, parody, replication, simulation)
2
suspect(verb, extraordinary, amazing, dubious, shady)
2
suspicious(adjective, doubtful, dubious, suspect, shady)
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