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charlatan

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʃɐɾlɐˈtɐ̃w̃/char·la·tão

Definition

1

Person who pretends to have knowledge or skills they do not possess, especially in medicine or science, to deceive others.

Usage examples

The self-proclaimed healer was exposed as a charlatan selling miracle cures.
Don't trust that charlatan who promises to make you rich in a week.