Shammed

To have pretended to be ill, injured, or otherwise afflicted in order to avoid a duty, gain an advantage, or deceive someone. It implies a deliberate fabrication or exaggeration of one's condition or feelings. The action of 'shamming' is often motivated by a desire to evade responsibility, elicit sympathy, or mislead others. It differs from genuine illness or distress, focusing instead on the deliberate simulation of these states. The term frequently carries a negative connotation, implying dishonesty and a lack of integrity.

Shammed meaning with examples

• Knowing he disliked the project, John Shammed a migraine to avoid the deadline. His colleagues, although knowing the truth, let him be. It was a very transparent attempt at a distraction. This allowed him some extra time to complete it.
• The soldier, wanting a break from duty, Shammed an injury, hoping for a medical discharge. The medics quickly saw through his charade, resulting in disciplinary action, as his act could endanger others if he performed as such.
• During the exam, the student Shammed confusion with a question they hadn't studied. The teacher caught on and immediately addressed them. The student was then given a zero, which was a consequence of their action, in a situation that might have otherwise gone uncorrected.
• She Shammed excitement about her in-laws' visit, because that was seen as a must within the marriage, but actually dreaded the prolonged interaction. Her husband saw right through this, however, and told her it was OK.
• The athlete Shammed a foul during the final minutes of the game to gain a free throw. However, the referee assessed the situation, and the opponent team was given the ball, rather than a foul.