Definition of Charlatan

a person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people

Examples of Charlatan in a sentence

The charlatan pretended to be a doctor so he could go into the hospital and steal prescription drugs.  🔊

After the charlatan tricked Janet out of her life savings, he became wanted by the police.  🔊

The charlatan tried to deceive people into thinking he was a minister collecting donations for the poor.  🔊

When the charlatan used the disguise of a police officer to rob senior citizens, real law enforcement agents were enraged.  🔊

The charlatan lied when he promised the trustworthy couple he could help them find an affordable home in the city.  🔊

According to the newspaper, a charlatan dressed like a nun stole the collection plate right out of the minister’s hands.  🔊

Henry is a known charlatan who will lie about his identity to get whatever he wants.  🔊

Although Amber had no intention of repaying her loans, she still acted like a charlatan and promised to pay back her lenders.  🔊

Simply by wearing a pilot’s uniform, the charlatan convinced everyone that he had the right to be inside the cockpit.  🔊

Any charlatan who purposefully cons elderly people out of their money should be sent to prison.  🔊

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