factice

/ˈfæktɪs/ or /ˈfæktɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices factitious or false pretenses, especially in medicine or law.

“The doctor was accused of being a factice for prescribing unnecessary treatments to gain more income.”

Synonyms

  • faker
  • impostor

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • honest