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Definition of Sham
1. Adjective. Adopted in order to deceive. "Sham modesty"
Exact synonyms: Assumed, False, Fictitious, Fictive, Pretended, Put On
Similar to: Counterfeit, Imitative
Derivative terms: Falseness, Fiction
Similar to: Counterfeit, Imitative
Derivative terms: Falseness, Fiction
2. Verb. Make a pretence of. "He feigned sleep"
Exact synonyms: Assume, Feign, Simulate
Generic synonyms: Act, Dissemble, Pretend
Specialized synonyms: Play, Feint
Derivative terms: Feigning, Shammer, Shammer, Simulation
Generic synonyms: Act, Dissemble, Pretend
Specialized synonyms: Play, Feint
Derivative terms: Feigning, Shammer, Shammer, Simulation
3. Noun. Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be.
Exact synonyms: Fake, Postiche
Specialized synonyms: Fake Book, Potemkin Village
Generic synonyms: Imitation
Derivative terms: Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake
Specialized synonyms: Fake Book, Potemkin Village
Generic synonyms: Imitation
Derivative terms: Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake
4. Verb. Make believe with the intent to deceive. "He shammed a headache"
Exact synonyms: Affect, Dissemble, Feign, Pretend
Generic synonyms: Belie, Misrepresent
Related verbs: Make, Make Believe, Pretend
Specialized synonyms: Play Possum, Take A Dive, Bull, Bullshit, Fake, Talk Through One's Hat, Mouth
Derivative terms: Dissembler, Dissembling, Feigning, Pretender, Pretending, Pretense, Pretense, Shammer, Shammer
Generic synonyms: Belie, Misrepresent
Related verbs: Make, Make Believe, Pretend
Specialized synonyms: Play Possum, Take A Dive, Bull, Bullshit, Fake, Talk Through One's Hat, Mouth
Derivative terms: Dissembler, Dissembling, Feigning, Pretender, Pretending, Pretense, Pretense, Shammer, Shammer
5. Noun. A person who makes deceitful pretenses.
Exact synonyms: Fake, Faker, Fraud, Imposter, Impostor, Pretender, Pseud, Pseudo, Role Player, Shammer
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
Specialized synonyms: Name Dropper, Ringer
Derivative terms: Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Pretend, Pretend
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
Specialized synonyms: Name Dropper, Ringer
Derivative terms: Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Pretend, Pretend
Definition of Sham
1. n. That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.
2. a. False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.
3. v. t. To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses.
4. v. i. To make false pretenses; to deceive; to feign; to impose.
Definition of Sham
1. Adjective. Intended to deceive; false. ¹
2. Noun. A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine. ¹
3. Noun. Trickery, hoaxing. ¹
4. Noun. A decorative cover for a pillow. ¹
5. Verb. To deceive, cheat, lie. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sham
1. to feign [v SHAMMED, SHAMMING, SHAMS] - See also: feign
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