Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charlatan
noun
ˈshärlətən
Definition
A person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not actually possess.
Examples
- The so-called doctor was nothing more than a charlatan who exploited the sick.
- In the world of finance, he was considered a charlatan, selling fake investment schemes.
Meaning
A charlatan is someone who deceives others by claiming to have special abilities or expertise, often for personal gain.
Synonyms
- fraud
- quack
- imposter
- con artist
- swindler
