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Charlatanism

Noun: The practice of pretending to have more knowledge or skill than one actually possesses, typically for personal gain.

Sense 1: Deceptive behavior or tricks used to manipulate or deceive others.

Example sentences:

1. His entire career was built on charlatanism and fooling gullible people.
2. The self-proclaimed psychic turned out to be involved in charlatanism, taking advantage of vulnerable individuals.
3. Charlatanism in the field of medicine can endanger the lives of unsuspecting patients.

Sense 2: The promotion of false or unproven remedies, treatments, or products.

Example sentences:

1. Consumers should be cautious of the numerous online ads promoting miraculous weight-loss products, as many are just charlatanism.
2. The charlatanism of the supplement industry is a serious concern, with misleading claims and exaggerated benefits.
3. Investigative journalists exposed the charlatanism behind the unproven cancer treatments being promoted by a certain company.

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