Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sham | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
counterfeit | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
sham (noun) | counterfeit (noun) |
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something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be | a copy that is represented as the original |
a person who makes deceitful pretenses |
sham (adjective) | counterfeit (adjective) |
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adopted in order to deceive | not genuine; imitating something superior |
sham (verb) | counterfeit (verb) |
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make believe with the intent to deceive | make a copy of with the intent to deceive |
make a pretence of |