charlatan
Definitions
A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
A person who practices quackery or deception to obtain money or prestige.
Examples
The man claiming to be a world-renowned doctor turned out to be nothing more than a charlatan.
He exposed the self-proclaimed psychic as a charlatan who was only interested in stealing his clients' money.
Do not trust his advice on investments, as he is a known charlatan with a history of fraudulent schemes.
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Antonyms
expert professional authority master specialist virtuoso adept