shamming Synonyms

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affectation, fakery, pretence,duplicity, sanctimoniousness, falseness, deceit, pretentiousness, self-satisfaction, perfidy

genuineness, honesty, frankness, genuineness, truthfulness,sincerity, truthfulness, frankness, honesty, sincerity

The student's constant coughing seemed like a shamming attempt to avoid the exam.

The injured athlete was caught shamming his injury to gain sympathy from the crowd.

The insurance company suspected that the claimant was shamming his disability to collect benefits.

The employee's frequent sick days raised suspicions that he was shamming to avoid work.