sham
noun
something that is not what it purports to be; a spurious imitation; fraud or hoax.
have been shamming
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present perfect progressiveof sham.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“Because it will make us believe that you have been shamming all this time, and that you’re really quite well, thank you, sir!—eh?”
From Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor by John Schonberg
He appeared to be much soberer than before: perhaps the keen air had cooled him somewhat, or he might have been shamming it a little at the inn to hoodwink the doctor.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 431 Volume 17, New Series, April 3, 1852 by William Chambers
“Suppose you have been shamming, better than we thought you were, and so you gave us the slip.”
From Raiding with Morgan by Byron A. (Byron Archibald) Dunn
"See here, Carter, this won't do," said his caller, making a wry face; "I believe that you have been shamming these two months."
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Davis Brinton
"And you must have been shamming to know anything about it."
From Ambrotox and Limping Dick by Oliver Fleming
