1. people who make illegal copies of money, documents, or goods to deceive others
Usage: plural form of counterfeiter

Examples

• The counterfeiters were arrested for printing fake twenty-dollar bills.
• Police discovered a warehouse where counterfeiters produced fake designer handbags.
• The counterfeiters used sophisticated equipment to copy official documents.
• Banks train employees to spot the work of skilled counterfeiters.
• International cooperation helped catch the counterfeiters operating across borders.
• The counterfeiters faced serious federal charges for their crimes.