shams

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  2. noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  3. verb make a pretence of

Synonyms

fake, sham, postiche

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