Word Meaning

sham definition and meaning

n. That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.
n. A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
a. False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.
v. t. To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses.
v. t. To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
v. t. To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
v. i. To make false pretenses; to deceive; to feign; to impose.

Crossword clues for sham

- Ashamed to admit deception
- Bluff
- Counterfeit
- Counterfeit or false
- False or fake
- Phoney
- Pretence
- Southern pig meat is bogus
- Spurious imitation