250 Synonyms for Sham: pretense, pretension

sham (250 synonym found)

Sham has 250 synonyms. The top synonyms for sham are pretense, pretension, front, phony, mock, semblance, gloss, simulacrum and 242 more. Another word for sham is pretense. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for sham?

A common synonym for sham is pretense. Other synonyms include pretension, front, phony, mock.

How many synonyms does sham have?

Sham has 250 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does sham mean?

(n): a fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine; trickery, hoaxing Example: "the time-share deal was a sham." (v): to deceive, cheat, lie Example: "you were shammed by the pool shark."

Definition of sham:

(n) : a fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine; trickery, hoaxing

"the time-share deal was a sham."

(v) : to deceive, cheat, lie

"you were shammed by the pool shark."

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