adjective
Definition: Not real or genuine; something that is fake or a deception.
Example: The sham product looked convincing, but it was actually made of cheap materials.
intransitive verb
Definition: To pretend to be something that one is not; to create a false impression.
Example: He decided to sham his way through the interview by pretending to have more experience than he actually did.
noun
Definition: A person or thing that is not what it seems; something that is fake or a cover for something real.
Example: The politician turned out to be a sham, pretending to care about the community while only seeking power.
transitive verb
Definition: To pretend or give a false impression of something, often to deceive others.
Example: He decided to sham an injury to avoid going to work.