Spurious: alternatives and connections

Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.

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Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.

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Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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Not according to law; not regular or authorized; unlawful; improper.

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Not according to law; not regular or authorized; unlawful; improper.

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Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not…

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Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not…

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Of no force, weight, or cogency; not valid; weak.

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Of no force, weight, or cogency; not valid; weak.

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Bastardlike; baseborn; spurious; corrupt.

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Alt. of Misbegotten

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Unlawfully or irregularly begotten; of bad origin; pernicious.

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Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.

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