charlatan

UK
/ˈʃɑːlətən/
US
/ˈʃɑrlətən/

Translations

charlatannoun
charlatans
pl
UK
/ˈʃɑːlətən/
US
/ˈʃɑrlətən/
The man was exposed as a charlatan after his false claims were debunked.
Мужчина был разоблачен как шарлатан после того, как его ложные утверждения были опровергнуты.
charlatanadjective
more charlatan
Comp.
most charlatan
Super.
UK
/ˈʃɑː.lə.tən/
US
/ˈʃɑr.lə.tən/
Used attributively to describe something or someone as fraudulent or pertaining to a charlatan.

Definitions

charlatannoun
A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
The self-proclaimed healer was exposed as a charlatan when his treatments were proven ineffective.
charlatanadjective
Fraudulent; relating to or characteristic of a charlatan.
Investors were lured in by his charlatan promises.