forge
/fɔːd͡ʒ/verb
To make an illegal copy of something, such as a signature, document, or money, to deceive people.
Example sentences
- “He forged his father's signature on the permission slip.”
- “The gang forged passports and sold them online.”
- “Experts proved that the painting had been forged.”
Common in the forms 'a forged document' and 'forged checks'. In a positive sense, you can also forge a friendship or an alliance, meaning build it with effort.