forger

/ˈfɔrdʒər/
/ˈfɔdʒə/
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Other forms: forgers

Definitions of forger
  1. noun
    someone who makes copies illegally
    synonyms: counterfeiter
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    types:
    coiner
    a maker of counterfeit coins
    paperhanger
    someone who passes bad checks or counterfeit paper money
    type of:
    beguiler, cheat, cheater, deceiver, slicker, trickster
    someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
  2. noun
    someone who operates a forge
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    type of:
    metalworker, smith
    someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)
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