The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHAMMED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SHAMMED mean?
SHAMMED verb- To deceive, cheat, lie.
- To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
- To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.