Difference between Pretender and Sham

What is the difference between Pretender and Sham?

Pretender as a noun is a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold. while Sham as a noun is a fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.

Pretender

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold. A claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne.

Sham

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.Trickery, hoaxing.A decorative cover for a pillow.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To deceive, cheat, lie.

Example sentence: Ethanol is, in its pure form, just as much of a sham as oil.

We hope you now know whether to use Pretender or Sham in your sentence.

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