charlatan

[US]/ˈʃɑːlətən/
[UK]/ˈʃɑːrlətən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than they really possess; a quack
adj. deceiving or tricking others

Example Sentences

don't call me a charlatan, you miserable old creep!.

That charlatan! I lost thousands of dollars because I followed his advice.

He was exposed as a charlatan by the media.

The charlatan claimed to have magical powers.

Beware of charlatans offering miracle cures.

She saw through the charlatan's lies.

The charlatan tried to deceive the villagers with fake relics.

The charlatan's scheme was eventually uncovered.

The charlatan's promises were too good to be true.

She refused to be swindled by the charlatan's smooth talk.

The charlatan's fraudulent activities were brought to light.

The charlatan's reputation suffered a severe blow after the scandal.

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