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Charlatans

Verb / ˈʃɑ:rlʌtʌnz / Another word for charlatans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Charlatans are people who pretend to have special knowledge or skills, especially in medicine, but who are actually lying or cheating.

Synonyms & similar words

mountebank charlatan impostor fraud phony quack swindler deceiver fake pretender trickster mountebank sham cheat imposter poser fakester counterfeit hoodwinker imposturer fraudster

Example sentences

  1. The charlatan claimed that his potion could cure any illness.
  2. The con artist was exposed as a charlatan after his scheme was discovered.
  3. Be careful of charlatans who claim to have secret knowledge.
  4. The self-proclaimed psychic was revealed to be a charlatan.
  5. The audience realized that the magician was a charlatan when they saw how he did his tricks.

Quotes

  • The charlatan is always the pioneer. - Voltaire
  • The greatest charlatan of all is the person who believes he is one. - Victor Cousin
  • Charlatanism of some degree is indispensable to effective leadership. - Eric Hoffer

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