What is another word for quackery?

157 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ kwˈakəɹi], [ kwˈakəɹi], [ k_w_ˈa_k_ə_ɹ_i]

Quackery is a term used to describe fraudulent or fake medical practices. There are a number of synonyms for this word, including scam, deception, fraud, charlatanism, snake oil, and hocus-pocus. Some other alternative phrases include shenanigans, chicanery, deceit, duplicity, and trickery. These words are frequently used to describe people or companies who try to sell faulty or ineffective medical products, or those who claim to have cures for diseases without any scientific evidence to support their claims. Quackery and its related terms are important to be aware of to help protect oneself from unethical and potentially dangerous medical practices.

Related words: homeopathy, alternative medicine, traditional medicine, health care

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    Synonyms for Quackery:

    How to use "Quackery" in context?

    Quackery is a term used to describe any sort of unscientific or pseudoscientific medicine or therapy. The term comes from the Dutch word "kraakhek" (a type of saw), which was used in the 17th century to describe various fake medicines. Over time, the term has come to refer to any sort of false or unsound medical advice or treatment.

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