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What is another word for Quacksalver?

303 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ kwˈaksalvə], [ kwˈaksalvə], [ k_w_ˈa_k_s_a_l_v_ə]

Related words: quack, quackery, homeopathy, anecdotal evidence, placebo effect, voodoo

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    Synonyms for Quacksalver:

    How to use "Quacksalver" in context?

    Quacksalver is a term used to describe someone who is a fraud or charlatan. The term originates from the 16th century and is derived from the Dutch word "kwaacksalve," which means doctor of medicine who pretends to know things he does not.

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