Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Sham.
How to pronounce sham:
UK
Sham - as a noun
Sham - as an adjective satellite
Adopted in order to deceive
Example: "An assumed name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumedfalsefictitiousfictivepretendedSham - as a verb
Make a pretence of
Example: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumefeignsimulateHypernyms (Closely Related)
actdissemblepretendHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sham - as an adjective
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
Example Sentences
"The election was a sham, with many reports of voter fraud."
"She realized that their friendship was a sham, and they were never truly close."
"The company's promises of amazing results turned out to be nothing but a sham."
"His marriage was a sham, merely a façade to maintain his social status."
"The charity turned out to be a sham, pocketing most of the funds for personal use."
Word Game Points
Is SHAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sham is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SHAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sham is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SHAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sham is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
