Cheat

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːt/

Cheat (verb)

  1. to break rules to win a game or competition unfairly
  2. to be unfaithful to your partner by having a secret romantic relationship
  3. to trick someone to gain something unfairly

Examples

  • He tried to cheat during the card game.
  • Players who cheat in sports face penalties.

Common collocations: cheat at cards, cheat in exams, cheat on someone, cheat with someone, cheat someone out of money

Cheat (noun)

  1. a person who breaks rules to gain an unfair advantage
  2. an action that gives someone an unfair advantage

Examples

  • A cheat was caught during the exam.
  • Nobody likes a cheat in the game.

Synonyms of Cheat

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cheat

  • — Discussing moral integrity or truthfulness.
  • — Referring to adherence to moral principles.