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sham

1 sham /ˈʃæm/ noun
plural shams
1 sham
/ˈʃæm/
noun
plural shams
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHAM
[count]
: something that is not what it appears to be and that is meant to trick or deceive people
: someone who deceives people by pretending to be a particular kind of person, to have a particular skill, etc.
[noncount] : words or actions that are not sincere or honest
2 sham /ˈʃæm/ adjective
2 sham
/ˈʃæm/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHAM
always used before a noun
3 sham /ˈʃæm/ verb
shams; shammed; shamming
3 sham
/ˈʃæm/
verb
shams; shammed; shamming
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHAM
: to act in a way that is meant to trick or deceive people
[no object]
[+ object]