fake vs phony: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: fake or phony

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fakeverb

tamper, with the purpose of deception

fakenoun

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

fakeadjective

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

fakeverb

make a copy of with the intent to deceive

fakeadjective

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

fakenoun

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

fakeverb

speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

fakenoun

(football) a deceptive move made by a football player

phonynoun

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

phonyadjective

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

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