Sham (N)
Pronunciation: sham /ʃæm/
Word Meaning:
- Something that is not what it is purported to be; a counterfeit or fake.
- A false or pretentious display of something.
Uses in Sentence:
- The painting turned out to be a sham, not an original.
- His smile was just a sham to hide his true feelings.
Synonyms:
- Fraud
- Hoax
- Deception
- Pretense
- Charade
Antonyms:
- Authenticity
- Genuine
- Real
- Sincerity
Word Meaning in Hindi:
ठगी / झूठ
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसकी ख़ुशी का एक शाम था, वह असल में उदास था। (His happiness was a sham; he was actually sad.)
- वह एक धोखाधड़ी में पकड़ा गया, जो उसने अपने काम के लिए की थी। (He was caught in a sham he had done for his work.)