Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charlatanism
noun
ˈshär-lə-tə-ˌniz-əm
Definition
The practice of deceiving people by posing as someone who has knowledge or skill that one does not possess.
Examples
- His charlatanism was exposed when he failed to produce any credible evidence of his supposed medical breakthrough.
- Many people fell victim to her charlatanism, believing she had the answers to their problems.
Meaning
Charlatanism refers to the act of pretending to be knowledgeable, especially in fields like medicine or finance, to deceive others for personal gain.
Synonyms
- Fraudulence
- Quackery
- Deceit
- Imposture
- Humbuggery
