Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Shamming.
Shamming - as a noun
Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11postiche15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imitation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11faker12fraud9imposter12impostor12pretender12pseud8pseudo9role playershammer14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguiler11cheat10cheater12deceiver14slicker13trickster15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shamming - as an adjective satellite
Adopted in order to deceive
Example: "An assumed name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumed10false8fictitious15fictive15pretended13Shamming - as a verb
Make a pretence of
Example: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assume8feign9simulate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5dissemble14pretend10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make believe with the intent to deceive
Example: "He feigned that he was ill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14dissemble14feign9pretend10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was caught shamming illness to get out of work."
"She accused him of shamming his way through the training program."
"The soldier pretended to be injured, but his comrades knew he was shamming."
"I could tell he was shamming ignorance to avoid taking responsibility."
"Stop shamming and start doing your share of the chores."
Word Game Points
Is SHAMMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shamming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAMMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SHAMMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shamming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAMMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SHAMMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shamming is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAMMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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