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charlatan vs quack

quack vs charlatan

charlatan and quack both are nouns.

charlatan is not an adjective while quack is an adjective.

charlatan is not a verb while quack is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
charlatan Yes No No No
quack Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, quack is a hyponym of charlatan; that is, quack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than charlatan:
  • charlatan: a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
  • quack: an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
Other hyponyms of charlatan include craniologist, phrenologist.
charlatan (noun) quack (noun)
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes the harsh sound of a duck
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
charlatan (adjective) quack (adjective)
medically unqualified
charlatan (verb) quack (verb)
act as a medical quack or a charlatan
utter quacking noises
Difference between charlatan and quack

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