quacksalver

The word “quacksalver” has 3 syllables: quack-sal-ver.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwækˌsælvər/.


What is synonym and antonym for quacksalver?

In the thesaurus, “quacksalver” has 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quacksalver along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quacksalver

  • deceiver
  • fake
  • fraud
  • imposter
  • impostor
  • phoney
  • pretender
  • quack
  • sham

Antonyms for quacksalver

  • ace
  • adept
  • authority
  • crackajack
  • expert
  • maestro
  • master
  • past master
  • professional
  • virtuoso
  • whiz
  • wizard

Example Sentences

  • The marketplace was abuzz with the latest quacksalver promising miraculous cures for every ailment.
  • She dismissed the dubious health advice from the street-corner quacksalver without a second thought.
  • The old town had its fair share of wandering quacksalvers, each peddling their potions and elixirs.
  • People grew wary of the persistent quacksalver who claimed to possess the secret to eternal youth.
  • The unsuspecting villagers fell victim to the persuasive tactics of the traveling quacksalver selling questionable remedies.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quacksalver, such as: ace, adept, authority, crackajack, deceiver, expert, fake.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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