quackery

quackery Definition

quack·ery (kwak′ər ē)

noun

the claims or methods of a quack

quackery Synonyms

charlatanism, pretense, misrepresentation, imposture; see deception 1, dishonesty.

quackery Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

medical: The poem is a typical ' popular ' piece in the alliterative stanza, 91 lines, and is a satire on medical quackery.
other: There is useful information on questionable therapies, and advice on how to spot bogus health scams and other Quackery.

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