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assume vs sham

sham vs assume

assume is not a noun while sham is a noun.

assume is not an adjective while sham is an adjective.

assume and sham both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assume No No Yes No
sham Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, assume and sham are synonyms defined as:
  • assume and sham: make a pretence of
Other synonyms of assume include feign, simulate.
assume (noun) sham (noun)
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
assume (adjective) sham (adjective)
adopted in order to deceive
assume (verb) sham (verb)
put clothing on one's body make believe with the intent to deceive
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect make a pretence of
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between assume and sham

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