charlatanism

[ shahr-luh-tn-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈʃɑr lə tnˌɪz əm /

the practice or method of a charlatan.

an instance of this.

Origin of charlatanism

First recorded in 1795–1805; charlatan + -ism

Without Paganini's genius to give it vitality, his technique would justly be charged with exaggeration and charlatanism.

Great Violinists And Pianists |George T. Ferris
He emerged from it only to compose verses on charlatanism or chess, and to give his opinion on public affairs in short pamphlets.

The Spell of the Heart of France |Andr Hallays
One of the great evils existing upon the islands is the charlatanism practiced upon the ignorant.

The Red Cross in Peace and War |Clara Barton
The Fakirs give themselves up to the practices of sorcery, magic, and charlatanism.

Celebrated Travels and Travellers |Jules Verne

There is a slight dash of charlatanism in the title, calculated to make one suspicious of the book.

The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869 |Various