palm off (verb)

1. In the comic book, the villain tries to palm off fake artifacts as genuine to the unsuspecting collectors.

2. During World War II, some counterfeit war bonds were palmed off to unknowing investors.

3. In the cartoon, the character schemes to palm off a replica of a priceless painting as the original.

4. In the romantic comedy, the charming protagonist attempts to palm off a fake engagement ring to win over his love interest.