cheating
ˈtʃiːtɪŋ
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Definition of cheating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
deceptionact of deceiving or breaking rules for advantage
  • Cheating in exams is strictly prohibited.
deception fraud trickery
2.
infidelityunfaithfulness in a romantic relationship
  • His cheating led to the end of their marriage.
adultery infidelity

Adjective

1.
unsportingnot following rules or standards
  • His cheating behavior got him disqualified from the match.
deceptive dishonest
2.
unfaithfulnot loyal in a romantic relationship
  • She discovered her cheating partner had been seeing someone else.
disloyal unfaithful untrue
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Expressions with cheating

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tendency to be unfaithful in a relationship
She couldn't trust him because of his cheating heart.
dishonest actions used to pay less tax than legally required
The government launched an investigation into widespread tax cheating by wealthy investors.

Origin of cheating

Old English, ceat (a cheat)

Terms with cheating included in their meaning

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honestadj.
person
truthful and not lying or cheating
honestadj.
acquired
fair and earned without cheating
competition
situation where all rivals follow the same rules without cheating
fouladj.
sports
involving cheating or dishonesty
fair competition
fair and honest, without cheating or breaking rules
deceitful act
act of lying or cheating
cheating losing
cheat someone so they lose something unfairly
deception
act of cheating or swindling someone for gain

Examples of cheating in a sentence

  • He was caught cheating on his taxes.
  • Cheating was the main reason for their breakup.
  • Rumors of his cheating spread quickly through the town.
  • The cheating tactics were obvious to everyone.
  • She was caught using a cheating device during the exam.
  • Her cheating boyfriend was caught again.

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  1. French:tricherie, tricheur, ...
  2. German:Betrug, betrügerisch, ...
  3. Italian:imbroglio, sleale, ...
  4. Spanish:engaño, tramposo, ...
  5. Portuguese:fraude, batoteiro, ...
  6. Chinese:作弊, 作弊的, ...
  7. Japanese:不正行為, 不正行為の, ...
  8. Arabic:الغش, غشاش, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְמָאוּת, רַמַּאי, ...
  10. Russian:мошенничество, жульнический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шахрайство, неспортивний, ...
  12. Hindi:धोखाधड़ी, बेईमान, ...
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Definition of cheat - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
gamestr./intr.break rules to gain advantagetr./intr.
  • He tried to cheat during the exam.
deceive trick
2.
relationshiptr./intr.be unfaithful to a partnertr./intr.
  • She discovered he was cheating on her.
betray two-time
3.
deceptiontr.deceive someone for personal gaintr.
  • They cheated him out of his money.
deceive defraud trick

Noun

1.
deceptionperson who deceives others
  • He was known as a cheat in the game.
deceiver fraudster
2.
ethicsact of deception or fraud
  • The scam was a well-planned cheat.
deception fraud trickery
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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.

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.

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  1. French:tricher, tricheur, ...
  2. German:schummeln, Betrüger, ...
  3. Italian:barare, imbroglione, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer trampa, tramposo, ...
  5. Portuguese:trapacear, trapaceiro, ...
  6. Chinese:作弊, 骗子, ...
  7. Japanese:不正行為をする, 詐欺師, ...
  8. Arabic:غَشَّ, مُحْتَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְרַמּוֹת, רַמַּאי, ...
  10. Russian:жульничать, обманщик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шахраювати, обманщик, ...
  12. Hindi:नकल करना, धोखेबाज़, ...
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