shams

Frauds or pillowcases

Shams are things that appear genuine but aren't—fakes, frauds, or pretenses.

A sham marriage exists only on paper.

A sham trial reaches a predetermined verdict.

The word works as noun, adjective, or verb: The whole investigation was a sham, sham outrage, He shammed illness to skip work.

A pillow sham is a decorative cover—not deceptive, just ornamental.

deception

fake

Not the real thing

fraudIntentional criminal trickery
pretenseDeceptive outward show
hoaxDeliberate deception for effect

impostor · charlatan · phony · counterfeit · facade · ruse · deceit · trickery · masquerade · pretender

pillow

pillowcase

Fabric cover for bedding

decorativeServing to beautify
beddingMaterials covering a mattress
cushionStuffed fabric for comfort

bolster · accent · embroidered · quilted · ruffled · flanged · boudoir · duvet · comforter · linen

Arabic

sun

Earth's primary star

SufiMuslim spiritual seeker
IslamQuranic monotheistic religion
poetryMetrical literary composition

Rumi · calligraphy · mosque · Allah · Quran · Persian · mystic · beloved · spiritual · dervish

Categories

beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
deceptionslie, lies, lying, deceit, decoy
linensbed linens, bed sheet, bedsheet, bed sheets, fitted sheet
textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread

Opposites

authenticity

Authentic first versions

genuine articles · authentics · bona fides · legitimates · verities

value/worth

Prized possessions or valuables

valuables · gems · prizes · masterpieces

honesty/integrity

shamstrue believers

Unwavering adherents to doctrine

Phrases

sham marriageUnion for legal benefits only
pillow shamOrnamental bedding sleeve
sham election
euro shamOversized square pillowcase

Family

sham, sunshade, lampshade, shammed, shamming, eyeshade, nightshade, shamer, shammers

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G