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charlatan
[ shahr-luh-tn ]
noun
- a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than they possess; fraud; quack.
Synonyms: phony, fake, fraud, mountebank, impostor
charlatan
/ ˈʃɑːlətən /
noun
- someone who professes knowledge or expertise, esp in medicine, that he or she does not have; quack
Derived Forms
- ˈcharlatanˌism, noun
- ˌcharlatanˈistic, adjective
Other Words From
- char·la·tan·ic [shahr-l, uh, -, tan, -ik], char·la·tan·i·cal char·la·tan·ish char·la·tan·is·tic adjective
- char·la·tan·i·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of charlatan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of charlatan1
Example Sentences
TikTok, for instance, is awash in medical disinformation, people claiming to be haunted by demons, and charlatans offering psychic readings through the computer.
The series toes a delicate line, showing why alternative remedies can be so appealing to patients frustrated with traditional medicine, but also illustrating how dangerous charlatans are willing to exploit that desperation for personal gain.
“You abused your position and you’re a charlatan who used and is still using your prior position in office to peddle a snake oil that’s been proven to be junk time and time again.”
In the appearance vs. reality debate, the Democrats are finally understanding they need to destroy the appearance that Trump is a strong man and expose him for the weak-kneed charlatan that he is.
It’s aimed at protecting the economic establishment from new ideas and realities such as global warming, while providing financial and personal opportunities for grifters and charlatans.
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