Display and Sham

Display

Display noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.
Usage example: a display of sympathy that was totally phony

Sham and display are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sham" instead a noun "Display".

Nearby Words: displayed, displaying

Sham

Sham noun - A poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something.

Display and sham are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Display" instead a noun "Sham".

Nearby Word: shame

How words are described

perfect perfect display perfect sham
complete complete display complete sham
entire entire display entire sham
big big display big sham
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