mountebank

[US]/ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/
[UK]/ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan; a fraudulent or dishonest person, often pretending to be a doctor or healer
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Phrases & Collocations

mountebank artist

mountebank tricks

mountebank claims

mountebank sales

mountebank show

mountebank fraud

mountebank behavior

mountebank reputation

mountebank tactics

mountebank character

Example Sentences

the mountebank promised miraculous cures for all ailments.

many people fell for the mountebank's charming tricks.

the mountebank set up his stall in the busy market.

she was wary of the mountebank's flashy promises.

the mountebank entertained the crowd with his antics.

people quickly realized the mountebank was a fraud.

the mountebank's reputation faded after the scandal.

his tactics were those of a classic mountebank.

the mountebank sold potions that had no effect.

she warned her friends about the mountebank in town.

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