Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheat
verb
/tʃiːt/
Definition
To act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.
Examples
- He decided to cheat on the test instead of studying.
- She felt betrayed when she found out her friend had cheated in their game.
- The athlete was disqualified for cheating during the competition.
Meaning
The term ‘cheat’ refers to the act of deceiving someone or breaking rules to obtain something that is not rightfully earned.
Synonyms
- deceive
- trick
- swindle
- defraud
- con
