Definition of shams

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  • shams is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • shams is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • shams is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of shams

  • adopted in order to deceive (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sham modesty

    Synonyms

    1. assumed
    2. false
    3. fictitious
    4. fictive
    5. pretended
    6. put on
  • make a pretence of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. assume
    2. feign
    3. simulate
  • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fake
    2. postiche
  • a person who makes deceitful pretenses (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fake
    2. faker
    3. fraud
    4. imposter
    5. impostor
    6. pretender
    7. pseud
    8. pseudo
    9. role player
    10. shammer
  • make believe with the intent to deceive (verb)

    Examples

    1. He shammed a headache

    Synonyms

    1. affect
    2. dissemble
    3. feign
    4. pretend

See definition of shams in Merriam Webster