Synonyms for Ham (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an unskilled actor who overacts):
ham actor
WordNet sense 2 (meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)):
gammon, jambon
WordNet sense 3 (exaggerate one's acting):
overact, overplay, ham it up
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