Definition of cheat - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
gamestr./intr. break rules to gain advantagetr./intr.
- He tried to cheat during the exam.
2.
relationshiptr./intr. be unfaithful to a partnertr./intr.
- She discovered he was cheating on her.
3.
deceptiontr. deceive someone for personal gaintr.
- They cheated him out of his money.
Noun
1.
deceptionperson who deceives others
- He was known as a cheat in the game.
2.
ethicsact of deception or fraud
- The scam was a well-planned cheat.
3.
gamescard game involving deception
- We played cheat for hours last night.
4.
gamingRare hidden advantage in video gamesRare
- He used a cheat to win the level.
Expressions with cheat
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be unfaithful in a romantic relationship
She found out he would cheat on her.
deprive someone of something by deceit
He was cheated out of his inheritance by his uncle.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
survive a situation expected to cause death
He managed to cheat death in the avalanche.
reference guide summarizing information for quick consultation
She created a cheat sheet for the software shortcuts..
avoid a destined outcome through cleverness or luck
He tried to cheat fate by changing his travel plans.
shortcut or method to achieve something easily
She found a cheat code to ace the exam without studying.
day to break diet rules
Saturday is my cheat day for eating pizza.
meal breaking diet rules for enjoyment
On Saturday, I enjoyed a cheat meal with pizza.
small notes with answers used secretly in exams
He was caught with cheat notes during the math exam.
escape punishment for one's crimes
The clever thief managed to cheat the hangman again.
Origin of cheat
Old English, cheat (to deceive)
Terms with cheat included in their meaning
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deceptive
intended to deceive or cheat
deception
deceptions or tricks to cheat someone
cheat
copy from another source secretly
trickery
deceive or cheat someone
cheating losing
cheat someone so they lose something unfairly
cheat
person who cheats or alters things dishonestly
cheat financially
swindle or cheat out of money
finance
cheat someone financially
take everything
steal or cheat someone out of everything they have
unfaithful
cheat on a romantic partner
deception
deceive or cheat someone
deceit
dishonest and meant to hurt or cheat someone
cheating
cheat someone so they lose money or something valuable
deception
cheat or swindle
fraud
cheat or swindle someone
cheating
cheat someone or ruin their chances
deception
trick to cheat someone after gaining trust
fraud
deceptive act to cheat someone out of money
cheating aid
cheat sheet used for answers
cheating
note used by students to cheat in exams
cheat sheet
quick reference guide for assistance
dishonest behavior
very dishonest and likely to cheat or trick others
cheat
unfair or dishonest actions to win in competition
cheating
cheat someone out of something
Examples of cheat in a sentence
He was caught trying to cheat in poker. He admitted to cheating during their marriage. She couldn't forgive him for cheating with her friend. He tried to cheat on the exam but was caught. She would never cheat her friends out of their share. The cheat was caught during the exam.
Everyone knew him as a cheat in business. The cheat was discovered during the exam. He was known as a cheat in the card game. Cheat is a favorite at family gatherings. They taught me how to play cheat. The cheat unlocked unlimited resources in the game. Using a cheat gave him an unfair advantage.
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- French:tricher, tricheur, ...
- German:schummeln, Betrüger, ...
- Italian:barare, imbroglione, ...
- Spanish:hacer trampa, tramposo, ...
- Portuguese:trapacear, trapaceiro, ...
- Chinese:作弊, 骗子, ...
- Japanese:不正行為をする, 詐欺師, ...
- Arabic:غَشَّ, مُحْتَال, ...
- Hebrew:לְרַמּוֹת, רַמַּאי, ...
- Russian:жульничать, обманщик, ...
- Ukrainian:шахраювати, обманщик, ...
- Hindi:नकल करना, धोखेबाज़, ...
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