Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sham | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
dissemble | No | No | Yes | No |
sham (noun) | dissemble (noun) |
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something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be | |
a person who makes deceitful pretenses |
sham (adjective) | dissemble (adjective) |
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adopted in order to deceive |
sham (verb) | dissemble (verb) |
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make believe with the intent to deceive | make believe with the intent to deceive |
make a pretence of | behave unnaturally or affectedly |
hide under a false appearance |