Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quack-doctor
noun
/kwæk ˈdɒktər/
Definition
A person who pretends to be a doctor or medical professional, offering fraudulent treatments and cures.
Examples
- Many people fell victim to the quack-doctor’s promises of miraculous cures.
- The quack-doctor was eventually exposed for practicing without a license.
- She warned her friends to avoid any treatment offered by that quack-doctor.
Meaning
A quack-doctor is an individual who falsely claims to have medical knowledge or skills and usually sells unproven remedies or therapies, often exploiting patients’ need for medical care.
Synonyms
- charlatan
- fraud
- impostor
- con artist
