Spurious Imitation is a term used to describe something that is a fake or counterfeit version of the original. It is often used to refer to a copy of an item that is made to look like the real thing, but is not actually genuine. The term can also be used to describe a person who is trying to imitate someone else's behavior or style. The crossword solution SHAM is a synonym for Spurious Imitation, and it means something that is false or deceptive.