noun
- things that are not what they appear to be; fraudulent imitations or pretenses
Usage: plural of sham
verb
- pretends or fakes something; acts in a deceptive manner
Usage: third person singular present of sham
Examples
- The antique dealer was caught selling shams to unsuspecting customers.
- These designer handbags turned out to be cheap shams.
- The investigation revealed that several charities were complete shams.
- He shams illness whenever he wants to skip work.
- She shams enthusiasm for activities she actually dislikes.
- The politician shams concern for the environment during election season.