forger

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes or creates false documents, art, or other objects with the intention of deceiving or defrauding.

  - "The forger created a fake painting to sell it as an original."
  - "The forger was caught when the museum's experts discovered the false signatures on the paintings."
  - "The forger was sentenced to prison for producing counterfeit currency."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forger
coager , stager , rager , ager , sager

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. forge (en) : A place where metals are melted and shaped.
   

2. forge (en) : To create or make something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of forger that leads to same result
forger , forgers , drop forger , drop forgers , drop-forge , drop-forged , drop-forges , drop-forging

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Etymology

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The term 'forger' comes from the Old French word 'forger' meaning 'to shape, form, or mold.' In the context of deceit, it likely derives from the idea of shaping or creating something false.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forgery' has been used since at least the 14th century.

2. Some famous forgers include Han van Meegeren, who created fake Vermeers, and Elmyr de Hory, who created thousands of fake works under the name of various artists.

3. In 2012, a forger named Mark Landis was caught after creating over 100 fake artworks and donating them to museums and galleries around the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Counterfeit: Related to forgery, counterfeit refers to something that is made to resemble an authentic item, but is actually false.

2. Forgery: The act of creating a false document or object with the intention of deceiving or defrauding.

3. Counterfeiter: A person who produces and sells counterfeit goods or documents.

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Culture

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Throughout history, forgers have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In some cases, they are portrayed as anti-heroes, using their skills for personal gain or to challenge authority. In other cases, they are portrayed as villains, using their skills to deceive and defraud.

How to Memorize "forger"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person creating a fake document or painting.
   - Imagine the forger signing their name to a fake document.
   - Think about the forger's motives and the consequences of their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forger' with the idea of deceit or fraud.
   - Think of the word 'counterfeit' when you hear the word 'forger'.
   - Associate the word 'forgery' with the idea of creating something false.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FALSE' to remember the meaning of forger: 'False' 'A'pproach 'L'eaves 'S'ignatures 'E'verywhere.

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