Dictionary Check: sham

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"sham" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

adjective

adopted in order to deceive

Example: "an assumed name"
Synonyms:
assumed false fictitious fictive pretended put on
noun

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

Synonyms:
fake postiche
noun

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Synonyms:
imposter impostor pretender fake faker fraud shammer pseudo
verb

make a pretence of

Example: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
Synonyms:
simulate assume feign
verb

make believe with the intent to deceive

Example: "He feigned that he was ill"
Synonyms:
feign pretend affect dissemble

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Anagrams of "sham"

hams mash
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