CHARLATANISM

charlatanism, quackery

(noun) the dishonesty of a charlatan

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

charlatanism (countable and uncountable, plural charlatanisms)

(uncountable) The state of being a charlatan

(countable) An act of a charlatan

Synonyms

• quackery

• charlatanry

Source: Wiktionary


Char"la*tan*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. charlatanisme.]

Definition: Charlatanry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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