sham
IPA: ʃˈæm
noun
- A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
- Trickery, hoaxing.
- A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
- A decorative cover for a pillow.
- (slang) Champagne.
- A surname.
verb
- To deceive, cheat, lie.
- To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
- To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
adjective
- Intended to deceive; false.
- counterfeit; unreal
- mock
- See also Thesaurus:fake
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Examples of "sham" in Sentences
- The company's promise of high-quality products turned out to be a sham when customers discovered defects in every item
- The politician's claims of transparency were quickly exposed as a sham when evidence of corruption came to light
- She felt cheated and deceived, realizing that their relationship was built on a sham of lies and false promises
- The online store advertised designer handbags at unbelievable prices, but they turned out to be cheap knock-offs – a complete sham
- The psychic's predictions were seen as nothing more than a sham after she failed to accurately foresee any major events
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