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Definition of cheated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
deceptionhaving been deceived or tricked
- She felt cheated after discovering the truth.
2.
emotionfeeling wronged due to unfair treatment
- He was cheated out of his inheritance.
Origin of cheated
Old English, cheat (to deceive)
Terms with cheated included in their meaning
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unfairness
be cheated or treated unfairly
deception
be cheated or tricked in a deal or transaction
cheating scam
be cheated or scammed in a dishonest way
behavior
gullible or easily-cheated person
fraud
having been cheated or swindled
fraud
being cheated or overcharged
deception
feel cheated or deceived by someone or something
cheated
having been cheated or deceived
unfair treatment
cheated or exploited, treated unfairly in a situation
fairness
treated unfairly or cheated
fraud
deceived or cheated out of money or property
deception
cheated in a sale of drugs
infidelity
cause someone's partner to be cheated on by being unfaithful
caution advice
do not allow yourself to be cheated or fooled
fraud
cheated or defrauded out of something
deception
cheated or deceived
deception
cheated out of something valuable
fraud
cheated or swindled out of something
deception
deceived or cheated out of something
emotion
feeling cheated or deceived
unfair treatment
cheated or exploited, treated unfairly in a situation
disappointment
feeling of being cheated or let down
emotion
conveys feeling of being cheated or shortchanged
cheated tricked
to be cheated or tricked, often losing money unfairly
Examples of cheated in a sentence
They were cheated out of their inheritance. She felt cheated by the unfair decision. The cheated team demanded a rematch.
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- French:trompé, lésé, ...
- German:betrogen, übervorteilt, ...
- Italian:truffato, defraudato, ...
- Spanish:engañado, defraudado, ...
- Portuguese:iludida, enganado, ...
- Chinese:上当, 受骗的, ...
- Japanese:騙された, だまされた, ...
- Arabic:مَخْدُوع, مَظْلُوم, ...
- Hebrew:מוּרְמֶה, ...
- Russian:обманутый, ...
- Ukrainian:обманутий, зраджений, ...
- Hindi:छला हुआ, अनुचित व्यवहार से अपने को ठगा हुआ महसूस करने वाला, ...
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)
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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