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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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The mountebank's cunning words and sleight of hand tricks mesmerized the unsuspecting spectators.
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.
In historical novels, authors vividly portray the mountebank as a colorful character exploiting the gullible masses.

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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