charlatanism

Definitions

The practice of pretending to have skills or knowledge that one does not possess.

The behavior or methods of a quack or fraud who makes false claims to expertise.

Examples

The public grew increasingly skeptical of the self-proclaimed healer, eventually exposing his methods as pure charlatanism.

His career in the medical field ended in disgrace after he was found guilty of widespread charlatanism and fraud.

Synonyms

quackery fraudulence humbuggery swindling deception imposture chicanery

Antonyms

honesty sincerity authenticity truthfulness genuineness integrity probity