Definitions

1. noun

The state of being a quack, or the quality of being untrustworthy or insincere in one’s medical or scientific claims.

“The media exposed the charlatan’s quackhood, revealing his fake medical credentials.”

2. noun

A condition of being a quack or making false or misleading claims.

“The university’s investigation into academic dishonesty uncovered a culture of quackhood among some faculty members.”