Definitions
- Referring to something that is not genuine or authentic. - Describing a false appearance or pretense of something. - Talking about a deceptive or misleading act or behavior.
- Referring to a deliberate deception or trickery. - Describing a false story or information spread to deceive people. - Talking about a practical joke or prank intended to fool someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to something that is not genuine or authentic.
- 2Both involve deception or trickery.
- 3Both can be used to describe false appearances or pretenses.
- 4Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Sham refers to something that is not genuine, while hoax involves a deliberate attempt to deceive.
- 2Scope: Hoax is often used to describe a larger-scale deception or false information, while sham can refer to smaller-scale deceptions or pretenses.
- 3Connotation: Hoax has a more negative connotation than sham, which can be used in neutral or positive contexts.
- 4Usage: Sham is less commonly used than hoax in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Sham and hoax are synonyms that both refer to something that is not genuine or authentic. However, hoax involves a deliberate attempt to deceive, while sham can refer to smaller-scale deceptions or pretenses. Additionally, hoax has a more negative connotation and is often used to describe larger-scale deceptions or false information.
