quackery
advancedC1/ˈkwækəri/ · quack-er-y
The practice of pretending to cure or treat diseases without proper qualifications.
Meanings
The practice of pretending to cure or treat diseases without proper qualifications.
بغیر کسی مناسب قابلیت کے بیماریوں کا علاج کرنے کا بہانہ کرنا۔
دھوکہ دہی
dhoka dehi
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- medical quackery
- quackery in healthcare
- prevalence of quackery
Example Sentences
His claims about healing without scientific evidence were a clear example of quackery.
بغیر سائنسی شواہد کے علاج کے بارے میں اس کے دعوے دھوکہ دہی کی ایک واضح مثال تھے۔
Bagair scientific shawaahid ke ilaj ke baare mein is ke dawae dhoka dehi ki aik wazeh misaal the.
The rise of quackery poses a serious threat to public health.
دھوکہ دہی کا عروج عوامی صحت کے لیے ایک سنگین خطرہ ہے۔
Dhoka dehi ka uroj awami sehat ke liye aik sangeen khatra hai.
Regulations are necessary to combat quackery in alternative medicine.
متبادل دوائیوں میں دھوکہ دہی کے خلاف لڑنے کے لیے قوانین درکار ہیں۔
Mutabadil dawaon mein dhoka dehi ke khilaf ladne ke liye qanun darkar hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'quack' as the sound a duck makes, signifying something that sounds false.
Picture a duck in a doctor's coat promoting fake medicine.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Dutch "kwakzalver" — one who quacks (a person claiming to cure diseases)
First known use: 17th century
The term 'quackery' originated in the late 17th century, initially referring to charlatans in the medical field who made false claims about their healing abilities.