charlatan

nounmasculine/ʃɐɾlɐˈtɐ̃w̃/medium

char·la·tão

Definition

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

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.

syn

Do italiano 'ciarlatano'.