Synonyms of quack
5 similar words
Another word for quack is boast. Other synonyms of quack are snake-oil salesman, medicaster, quacksalver and pharmacopole.
Synonyms and similar words for quack
verbTo make vain and loud pretensions.
nounMore synonyms
- snake-oil salesman
- medicasterA quack doctor; someone who pretends to have medical knowledge.
- quacksalverOne falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc....
- pharmacopole archaicSynonym of quack: a peddler of fraudulent medicines and cures.
Meaning of quack
- noun The vocalisation made by a duck.
- verb Of a duck, to make its characteristic vocalisation.
- verb To make a sound similar to the quack of a duck.
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Questions about synonyms of quack
- What is another word for quack?
- Quack has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boast, snake-oil salesman, medicaster, quacksalver and pharmacopole.
- What does quack mean?
- Quack means the vocalisation made by a duck.
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