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sham Definition and Meaning in English (sham definition)

noun
Synonyms:fakehoaxfraud
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Sham definition: A sham is something that is not genuine or real, but is presented as such to deceive.

Definitions of Sham

  1. 1noun

    A sham is something that is not genuine or real, but is presented as such to deceive.

  2. 2verb

    To sham means to pretend to be something or to have a feeling or illness, especially to deceive others.

Example Sentences

“The whole trial was a complete sham, designed to cover up the truth.”

“He tried to sham illness to avoid going to work.”

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past tenseshammed
present participleshamming

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A marriage entered into for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws.

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Sham definition: A sham is something that is not genuine or real, but is presented as such to deceive.
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