forger

[ˈfɔːdʒə(r)]

forger Definition

  • 1a person who makes fraudulent copies of something, especially money; a counterfeiter
  • 2a person who produces fake documents or alters genuine ones with the intent to deceive

Using forger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police arrested the forger who was producing fake passports.

  • Example

    He was caught forging banknotes and sentenced to five years in prison.

  • Example

    The painting was discovered to be a forgery, and the art dealer was accused of being a forger.

forger Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with forger

  • a highly skilled person who is able to produce very convincing forgeries

    Example

    The museum was embarrassed when it was discovered that the painting they had acquired was a fake by a master forger.

  • forgery-proof

    something that cannot be easily forged or copied

    Example

    The new banknotes have several forgery-proof features to prevent counterfeiting.

  • forgery detection

    the process of identifying whether a document or object is genuine or a forgery

    Example

    The company hired a forgery detection expert to verify the authenticity of the antique vase.

Origins of forger

from Old French 'forgier', meaning 'to forge'

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Summary: forger in Brief

A forger [ˈfɔːdʒə(r)] is a person who creates fraudulent copies of something, such as money or documents, with the intention of deceiving others. Forgers can be highly skilled and produce convincing forgeries, as in the case of a master forger. The term 'forgery-proof' refers to something that cannot be easily forged or copied, while 'forgery detection' is the process of identifying whether a document or object is genuine or a forgery.