pose vs sham

pose

verb
  • To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude. 

  • To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.). 

  • To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal. 

  • To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration. 

  • To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.). 

  • To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect. 

noun
  • Affectation. 

  • Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body). 

sham

verb
  • To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign. 

  • To obtrude by fraud or imposition. 

  • To deceive, cheat, lie. 

adj
  • mock 

  • Intended to deceive; false. 

  • counterfeit; unreal 

  • See also Thesaurus:fake 

noun
  • A decorative cover for a pillow. 

  • A false front, or removable ornamental covering. 

  • Trickery, hoaxing. 

  • A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine. 

  • Champagne. 

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