charlatans

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Noun charlatan has 1 sense

mountebank, charlatan - a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
--₁ is a kind of deceiver, cheat, cheater, trickster, beguiler, slicker
--₁ has particulars: phrenologist, craniologist; quack

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Charlatans

Definition:

A charlatan refers to a person who falsely claims to possess certain skills, knowledge, or abilities, typically with the intention of deceiving others for personal gain.

Examples:

Noun: Many people fell victim to the charlatan's promises of quick wealth.
Noun: The town square was occupied by various charlatans selling miracle cures.
Adjective: The magazine exposed the charlatan healer who had been preying on vulnerable individuals.
Adjective: She had a charlatan psychic reading that turned out to be a complete fraud.
Plural Noun: The market was flooded with charlatans selling counterfeit goods.

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