charlatanry

/ʃɑrˈlætənri/
noun
  1. The practice or quality of being a charlatan; fake or dishonest behavior, especially pretending to have skills or knowledge you do not have.
    • The doctor was accused of charlatanry after it was discovered he had no medical license.
    • Many people lost their savings because of the financial advisor's charlatanry.
    • The show revealed the charlatanry behind some popular alternative therapies.
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