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sham
(/S//@/m )

adjective (a)

  • False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    fake, postiche
    source: wordnet30
  • a person who makes deceitful pretenses(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    fake, faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, shammer
    source: wordnet30
  • That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

verb (v)

  • make a pretence of(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    assume, feign, simulate
    source: wordnet30
  • make believe with the intent to deceive(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He shammed a headache.
    Synonym:
    affect, dissemble, feign, pretend
    source: wordnet30
  • To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make false pretenses; to deceive; to feign; to impose.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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