Sham

Synonyms of sham

• fake
• fraud
• counterfeit

Antonyms of sham

• genuine
• real
• authentic

Collocations of sham

sham marriage

Frequency: 80 %

Their sham marriage was just for immigration purposes.

sham trial

Frequency: 70 %

The sham trial was a mockery of justice.

sham democracy

Frequency: 60 %

The country's sham democracy was exposed by the international community.

sham organization

Frequency: 50 %

The charity turned out to be a sham organization, pocketing donations for personal gain.

sham transaction

Frequency: 40 %

The sham transaction was designed to deceive investors.

Idiomatic Expressions for sham

• Phrase: sham protest
  Meaning: a protest that is insincere or staged, often for political gain or to create a false impression
  Usage: The government accused the opposition of organizing sham protests to discredit the ruling party.