sham

noun verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: sham (1)
English Definition

Something that is not what it seems to be; a fraud or hoax.

Example Sentence

Their marriage was a complete sham.

US IPA /ʃÌm/
UK IPA /ʃÌm/

Synonyms

hoax fraud fake pretence charade

Antonyms

reality truth genuine