charlatan

Example Sentences

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I’m concerned about the many people who will be taken in by charlatans capitalizing on the crisis in Ukraine.

From Washington Post

Bush called a news conference to denounce Mr. Duke as a “charlatan” who did not deserve “one iota of public trust.”

From New York Times

He is dogged by accusations that he was a charlatan selling quack treatments and miracle cures for profit on his TV show.

From Seattle Times

Another added, "A fine day to grovel to your overlord$ eh? Get off your knees, charlatan."

From Salon

And because the movement mostly lacks formal party structures or mainstream media outlets, its leadership falls to fringe charlatans like Ms. Didulo, who calls herself Canada’s rightful queen.

From New York Times