quakery

/ˈkwækəri/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of making false or exaggerated claims to promote a product or treatment, especially in medicine or healthcare.

“The FDA accused the company of engaging in quackery by marketing unproven remedies for serious diseases.”

Synonyms

  • charlatanism
  • fraudulence

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • legitimacy