authentic
adjectiveGenuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
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adjectiveGenuine or made in good faith.
Genuine
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counterfeit
adjectiveMade to imitate something genuine with the intention of deceiving.
Imitating the genuine
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spurious
adjectiveFalse, counterfeit, or not genuinely what it claims to be.
validate
verbTo establish that something is sound or supported.
verify
verbTo check and establish that something is accurate or true.
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