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Term: SHAM
Definition: A sham is something that is fake or not real. It can also be a person who pretends to be something they are not.
Definition: Something that is not what it seems; a counterfeit. A person who pretends to be something that he or she is not; a faker.
Examples:
These examples illustrate the definition of sham because they both involve something or someone pretending to be something they are not. The fake designer handbag is a sham because it is not a genuine designer handbag, even though it may look like one. The person pretending to be a doctor is a sham because they are not qualified to practice medicine, even though they may be trying to convince others that they are.