
Forgery
Criminal Intent
Forgery implies intentional deceit, not just an innocent mistake.
He was arrested for forgery, not because he made a mistake, but because he intended to deceive.
Legal Seriousness
Use 'forgery' when discussing legal matters to show severity; it's a serious crime.
The company sued her for forgery to highlight the gravity of trust breach.
Not Amateurish
Forgery often implies skillful work to replicate something authentically, not a sloppy copy.
The forger's work was so meticulous that the forgery went unnoticed for years.
Compare with
CounterfeitDeceptionFabricateFalsificationFraudImitationImpersonatePretence
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