🎭sham

noun, adjective, verb
/ʃæm/

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example Sentences

The deal turned out to be a sham.

Example Expressions

sham marriage

Synonyms

fake, fraud, hoax, counterfeit, pretense

Antonyms

genuine, real, authentic

Collocations

sham marriage, sham democracy, sham trial, complete sham

More Example Sentences

I was ashamed for him after his rude comment.

She was ashamed for him in front of everyone.

We were ashamed for our team after that mistake.

They were ashamed for the way he treated the staff.

We felt ashamed for ourselves after the misunderstanding.

That's an excellent point Ihtisham. I totally agree with you on that.

Ihtisham speaking. I need to leave for ten minutes. Is that okay with everyone?

Hello everyone. Before we begin, let me introduce myself briefly. I am Ihtisham and I work in the HR department.

Well father, is it not a shameful stupidity to apply the grammar designed for a particular nation on another nation?

Well father, is it not a shameful stupidity to apply the grammar designed for Vasanth Academy on the people of the USA?

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