quackery
/ˈkwækəri/noun
उच्चारण क्वैकरी
नीम-हकीमी, झोलाछाप इलाज, ढोंगी चिकित्सा
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noun
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[U] disapproving
the methods or behaviour of somebody who pretends to have medical knowledge or skills that they do not really have
नीम-हकीमी, झोलाछाप इलाज, ढोंगी चिकित्सा
- The health department launched a drive against quackery in rural areas.
Synonyms charlatanism fraud humbug
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quack noun
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A person who falsely claims to have medical skill is a quack, and the practice is quackery.
झूठा चिकित्सा-ज्ञान होने का दावा करने वाले व्यक्ति को quack कहते हैं, और इस काम को quackery कहते हैं।