1. people who falsely claim to have special knowledge or skill, especially in medicine; fraudulent practitioners or quacks
Usage: plural form of charlatan

Examples

• The medical board warned patients about charlatans selling fake cures online.
• Many charlatans took advantage of desperate people during the epidemic.
• She exposed the charlatans who were pretending to be licensed therapists.
• The documentary revealed how charlatans had deceived thousands of investors.
• Historical records show that charlatans often traveled from town to town.
• Legitimate doctors work to distinguish themselves from charlatans in their field.