charlatan

Meanings

• noun

  A person who pretends to have special knowledge or expertise that they do not possess, often with the intention of defrauding or deceiving others.

  - "The charlatan sold fake elixirs to unsuspecting villagers."
  - "Despite his claims, the fortune teller was exposed as a charlatan."
  - "The charlatan doctor prescribed a dangerous concoction that harmed more than helped."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

swindler , trickster

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with charlatan
harlotan , banana , vagabond

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Variants

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charlatan , charlatanism , charlatanisms , charlatanries , charlatanry , charlatans

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Etymology

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Originally used in the 16th century to refer to itinerant quack doctors, charlatans gained notoriety for selling ineffective or even dangerous remedies.

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Trivia

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1. The term charlatan comes from the Italian word 'Carlatano', meaning 'from Carlato', a town in northern Italy known for its quack doctors.

2. Charlatans have been around for centuries, with some of the earliest recorded cases dating back to ancient Rome.

3. In some cultures, charlatans are seen as harmless entertainers rather than deceivers, and are even celebrated for their storytelling abilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quack: A charlatan who pretends to be a medical doctor but lacks the necessary education or credentials.

2. Con artist: A charlatan who uses deceit and manipulation to extract money or other valuables from victims.

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Culture

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Charlatans have been a recurring theme in literature and art, often depicted as tricksters or frauds. One famous example is the character Puck from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

How to Memorize "charlatan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a long coat and a top hat, with a bag of potions and a cane, trying to sell fake remedies to unsuspecting villagers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word charlatan with deceit, fraud, and quackery.
   - Think of a person pretending to be an expert but lacking the necessary knowledge or credentials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym CHEAT: Charlatans Have Exaggerated Abilities and Tell lies.

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