sham
Pronunciation:
/ʃæm/noun
Definitions
A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
Example: The time-share deal was a sham.
Trickery, hoaxing.
Example: A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit.
A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
A decorative cover for a pillow.
verb
Definitions
To deceive, cheat, lie.
To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
adjective
Definitions
Intended to deceive; false.
Example: It was only a sham wedding: they didn't care much for one another, but wanted their parents to stop hassling them.
Counterfeit; unreal