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Synonyms for sham

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for sham

a fraudulent imitation

a false, derisive, or impudent imitation of something

to behave affectedly or insincerely or take on a false or misleading appearance of

to take on or give a false appearance of

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Synonyms for sham

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"Shams nurtures talents working in media and creative industries and seeks regional leadership in education and training as well as in supporting and developing creative high-quality media content.
The eldest daughter became member of the district council in Lower Dir on reserved seats while her younger sister Dr Sumera Shams became member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly, the only woman MPA from Dir today.
Shams spoke to the man, who then passed the phone over to another associate who Shams had had a falling out with years previously.
She said the encounter conveys an important truth about the relationship between Shams and Rumi.
Al Tayer noted that Shams Dubai enables customers to avoid using very expensive power storage systems by connecting the photovoltaic panels to the network.
Praveen K, a regular visitor to Jebel Shams said, 'Unlike Jebel Akhdar, you don't require a 4WD to drive to Jebel Shams.
Ice sheets cover both Jabal Al Akhdar and Jabal Shams every year from mid-December to mid-January due to the drastic drop of temperature to sub-zero in the Hajar Mountains range.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, , chairman of Shams, said: "While we have already issued trade licences to many local and global media companies, freelancers and entrepreneurs, more applications are in process from people who wish to work in Sharjah and utilise the business opportunities here.
Starting with three levels of learning, QSTec's goal is to expand the Shams Generation programme and develop it to become a global showcase of innovation learning.
"The launch of Shams Meera is an important milestone, as it will be Aldar's first mid-market development, providing the right world-class product at the right price.
"Shams Meera, located adjacent to Abu Dhabi's thriving central business district (CBD), will offer an enriched community living experience, and we look forward to the development's completion and the positive impact it will have on Shams Abu Dhabi and surrounding area."
Masdar is an 80 per cent shareholder in Shams Power Company alongside the international oil & gas company Total.
Al Hamra, Jan 17 (ONA) Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Sultanate and is one of the major destinations for visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate.