Charlatan (Noun)
Meaning
A flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The magician was exposed as a charlatan when his tricks failed to deliver on their promised effects.
- He sold fake miracle cures to desperate people, making him a classic charlatan preying on vulnerability.
- The street performer's impressive juggling skills initially fooled the crowd, but when he revealed his donation jar, some suspected him of being a charlatan.
- Her flashy infomercials and over-the-top sales pitches made many believe she was a charlatan taking advantage of gullible viewers.
- His outlandish claims of supernatural abilities drew in many followers, but skeptical observers labelled him a charlatan exploiting people's superstitions.