SHAM

A “sham” is something that is not what it is claimed to be. This word is normally used to convey disapproval.

 Examples:

 “An Ontario couple discovered their $3,000 vacation was a sham the day before they were supposed to fly out - and they’re blaming the airline company for not alerting them sooner.”

 “The two are accused of enrolling hundreds of people to their sham digital crypto currency scheme.”

 “These sham holiday lets are depriving Londoners of homes and worsening the housing crisis.”


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