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quackery
Part of speech: NounThe acts, arts, or ignorant practices of a pretender or impostor; humbug.
Usage examples "quackery":- Indeed, it was said by his friends that his death was accelerated by his devotion to medical quackery, from a belief in which no arguments could wean him. - "Great Violinists And Pianists", George T. Ferris.
- The Alchemist was an exposure of quackery, and is one of his best comedies, but somewhat overweighted with learning. - "Brief History of English and American Literature", Henry A. Beers.
- She will remain in close attendance upon the sick- room; and I must beg that there is no quackery- no home- made remedies. - "Charlotte's Inheritance", M. E. Braddon.