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"Sham" Definition

noun

A decorative cover made to simulate an article of household linen and used over or in place of it: a pillow sham.
One who assumes a false character; an impostor: "He a man! Hell! He was a hollow sham!” ( Joseph Conrad).
Something false or empty that is purported to be genuine; a spurious imitation.
The quality of deceitfulness; empty pretense.
A trick that deludes .

adjective

Not genuine; fake: sham diamonds; sham modesty.
Not genuine .
Having such poor quality as to seem false.

verb-intransitive

To assume a false appearance or character; dissemble.

verb-transitive

To put on the false appearance of; feign: "shamming insanity to get his tormentors to leave him alone” ( John Wain).

verb

To go through the external motions necessary to counterfeit.
To act intentionally so as to give a false impression .
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