Definition of sham

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Sham (v. t.) To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.

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Attrition :: Attrition (n.) Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.
Open :: Open (a.) Not concealed or secret; not hidden or disguised; exposed to view or to knowledge; revealed; apparent; as, open schemes or plans; open shame or guilt..
Disgrace :: Disgrace (n.) The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy..
Grossly :: Grossly (adv.) In a gross manner; greatly; coarsely; without delicacy; shamefully; disgracefully.
Dummy :: Dummy (a.) Fictitious or sham; feigned; as, a dummy watch..
Disgraceful :: Disgraceful (a.) Bringing disgrace; causing shame; shameful; dishonorable; unbecoming; as, profaneness is disgraceful to a man..
Shameful :: Shameful (a.) Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a shameful picture; a shameful sight..
Shama :: Shama (n.) A saxicoline singing bird (Kittacincla macroura) of India, noted for the sweetness and power of its song. In confinement it imitates the notes of other birds and various animals with accuracy. Its head, neck, back, breast, and tail are glossy black, the rump white, the under parts chestnut..
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame..
Hangdog :: Hangdog (a.) Low; sneaking; ashamed.
Shamoy :: Shamoy (n.) See Shammy.
Shammy :: Shammy (n.) A soft, pliant leather, prepared originally from the skin of the chamois, but now made also from the skin of the sheep, goat, kid, deer, and calf. See Shamoying..
Laniary :: Laniary (a.) The shambles; a place of slaughter.
Ignominious :: Ignominious (a.) Marked with ignominy; in curring public disgrace; dishonorable; shameful.
Shamed :: Shamed (imp. & p. p.) of Sham.
Arrant :: Arrant (a.) Notoriously or preeminently bad; thorough or downright, in a bad sense; shameless; unmitigated; as, an arrant rogue or coward..
Blushless :: Blushless (a.) Free from blushes; incapable of blushing; shameless; impudent.
Cover-shame :: Cover-shame (n.) Something used to conceal infamy.
Impudently :: Impudently (adv.) In an impudent manner; with unbecoming assurance; shamelessly.
Bismer :: Bismer (n.) Shame; abuse.
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