sham Synonyms
Another word for sham
• noun (Context 1)
A thing that is not what it is purported to be; a deceitful pretense or hoax.
"Independent observers quickly exposed the public hearing as a complete pretense."
• adjective (Context 2)
Bogus, false, or counterfeit; not genuine or authentic.
"The authorities investigated several bogus marriages arranged solely to bypass immigration laws."
• noun (Context 3)
An ornamental, often bordered cover for a bed pillow used for decorative display when the bed is made.
"She bought a new duvet cover with matching quilted pillow shams for the guest bedroom."
• noun (Context 4)
A person who pretends to be someone or something they are not; a fraud or impostor.
"The self-proclaimed healer was eventually revealed to be a impostor."
• verb (Context 5)
To falsely present something as the truth; to feign or pretend (an illness, sleep, or emotional state).
"He shammed a sudden headache so he could leave the tedious meeting early."
Opposites of sham
The opposite of sham shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: