Meaning of "quackeries" in English

"Quackeries" refers to the practices and methods typically associated with quackery, which denote the fraudulent or ignorant pretension to medical skill. These are generally characterized by fake cures, pseudoscience, and misleading therapies without scientific grounding or proven effectiveness. Quackery exploits the vulnerabilities of individuals seeking health solutions, often focusing on unverified claims to deceive those desperate for relief. Historically, quackeries attracted individuals unaware of scientific medical practices, thus capitalizing on fear and misinformation prevalent in society.

Meaning of "quackeries" in French

In French, "quackeries" also pertains to the domain of fake medical practices, known as "charlatanisme." It indicates the activities of those who deceive patients with false cures and treatments, emphasizing fraudulent medical skills. This concept deals with the unethical behavior of promising health benefits without any scientific or legitimate backing. "Quackeries" in this context underscores the misguidance and exploitation present in the realm of unofficial healthcare, similar to its English counterpart.

Pronunciation of "quackeries" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwækəriz/

Pronunciation Variations: While the standard pronunciation is fairly consistent, regional accents might slightly alter it, affecting the vowel sounds. However, significant deviation from the standard is uncommon.

Pronunciation of "quackeries" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kʷa.ke.ʁi/

Pronunciation Variations: Unlike English variations, French regional accents might shift the intonation but the pronunciation remains mostly intact. Variations generally depend on local dialectical influences.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The fair was full of quackeries selling magic potions. (La foire était pleine de quackeries vendant des potions magiques.)
  2. Many have fallen victim to various quackeries promising miracle cures. (Beaucoup ont été victimes de nombreuses quackeries promettant des cures miracles.)
  3. He dedicated his book to exposing quackeries in modern medicine. (Il avait dédié son livre à la dénonciation des quackeries dans la médecine moderne.)
  4. Quackeries thrive on the desperation of sick patients. (Les quackeries prospèrent sur le désespoir des patients malades.)
  5. The company faced backlash for allegedly promoting quackeries. (La société a fait face à des critiques pour avoir prétendument promu des quackeries.)
  6. She warned her friends about quackeries on the internet. (Elle a averti ses amis des quackeries sur internet.)
  7. The documentary revealed historical quackeries from the 19th century. (Le documentaire a révélé des quackeries historiques du XIXe siècle.)
  8. Despite the risks, some quackeries still have followers. (Malgré les risques, certaines quackeries ont encore des adeptes.)
  9. Physicians united to combat quackeries harmful to the public. (Les médecins se sont unis pour lutter contre les quackeries nuisibles au public.)
  10. Governments create regulations to reduce the impact of quackeries. (Les gouvernements créent des réglementations pour réduire l'impact des quackeries.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quackeries" in English

Synonyms: fraud, deception, charlatanism, imposture, duplicity, sham, sham medicine, pseudoscience, hoax, gimmick.

Antonyms: authenticity, legitimacy, science, fact, truth, accuracy, medicine, health, integrity, honesty.

Similar Words: deceit, falsehood, trickery, swindle, bluff, pretense, artifice, counterfeit, illusion, scam.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quackeries" in French

Synonyms: charlatanisme, imposture, tromperie, fraudulerie, duperie, esbroufe, supercherie, mascarade, baratin, simulation.

Antonyms: authenticité, légitimité, science, vérité, réalité, exactitude, médecine, santé, intégrité, honnêteté.

Similar Words: déception, canular, subterfuge, arnaque, blague, mensonge, feinte, simulacre, illusion, pirouette.

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