sham: meaning and definitions

Something false or empty that is purported to be genuine; a spurious imitation.

The quality of deceitfulness; empty pretense.

One who assumes a false character; an impostor: "He a man! Hell! He was a hollow sham!” ( Joseph Conrad).

A decorative cover made to simulate an article of household linen and used over or in place of it: a pillow sham.

Not genuine; fake: sham diamonds; sham modesty.

To put on the false appearance of; feign: "shamming insanity to get his tormentors to leave him alone” ( John Wain).

To assume a false appearance or character; dissemble.