Sham Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Sham

Meaning 1 : adopted in order to deceive

    Example : sham modesty

    Synonyms : assumed,  false,  fictitious,  fictive,  pretended,  put on
Meaning 2 : make a pretence of

    Synonyms : assume,  feign,  simulate
Meaning 3 : something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

    Synonyms : fake,  postiche
Meaning 4 : a person who makes deceitful pretenses

    Synonyms : fake,  faker,  fraud,  imposter,  impostor,  pretender,  pseud,  pseudo,  role player,  shammer
Meaning 5 : make believe with the intent to deceive

    Example : He shammed a headache

    Synonyms : affect,  dissemble,  feign,  pretend

How to Pronounce Sham

  • ʃəm


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