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"A person who sells fake or ineffective medicines, often in public places, using tricks, storytelling, or other tactics to attract and manipulate an audience." more

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Despite warnings from skeptics, the mountebank's charm swayed many into parting with their hard-earned money for his dubious panaceas.
The mountebank's exaggerated promises lured unsuspecting customers seeking quick solutions.
As the mountebank roamed the streets, his elaborate stories attracted a curious following.
The mountebank's cunning words and sleight of hand tricks mesmerized the unsuspecting spectators.
The town square echoed with the eloquent pitches of mountebanks vying for attention.
The town exposed the mountebank's fraudulent schemes, putting an end to his charlatanry.
Despite warnings, people often fell victim to the persuasive tactics of the mountebank at the carnival.
His reputation as a mountebank spread far and wide, attracting both believers and skeptics.
In historical novels, authors vividly portray the mountebank as a colorful character exploiting the gullible masses.
The mountebanks gathered a curious crowd with their enticing tales of miraculous potions.
Mountebanks of the medieval era relied on theatrics to peddle their dubious elixirs.
I stumbled upon a mountebank's performance in the park, selling mysterious trinkets and charms.
The mountebank's charisma captivated the crowd, making them believe in his miracle cure.
Unmasking the mountebank revealed a clever con artist skilled in the art of deception.

Mountebank

moun-tuh-bangk
nounA person who sells fake or ineffective medicines, often in public places, using tricks, storytelling, or other tactics to attract and manipulate an audience.
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Last Updated On: August 29, 2024
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