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Cheat: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheat

 

[ tʃiːt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in gaming

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a competitive situation.

Synonyms

deceive, defraud, swindle, trick

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of cheating by using a hidden code during the game.
  • She cheated by looking at her opponent's cards when he wasn't looking.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An act of deception or dishonesty, especially for personal gain.

Synonyms

deceit, deception, fraud, trickery

Examples of usage

  • He was caught in a cheat during the exam.
  • She felt guilty about her cheat in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trapacear

🇮🇳 धोखा देना (dhokha dena)

🇩🇪 betrügen

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 обманювати

🇵🇱 oszukiwać

🇯🇵 だます (damasu)

🇫🇷 tricher

🇪🇸 engañar

🇹🇷 aldatmak

🇰🇷 속이다 (sok-ida)

🇸🇦 يغش (yaghsh)

🇨🇿 podvádět

🇸🇰 podvádzať

🇨🇳 作弊 (zuòbì)

🇸🇮 goljufati

🇮🇸 svindla

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მოტყუება (mot'yueba)

🇦🇿 aldatmaq

🇲🇽 engañar

Etymology

The word 'cheat' originated from the Old North French word 'escheat', meaning 'forfeit'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include dishonest or deceptive actions. The concept of cheating has been prevalent in various aspects of human life, from games to relationships, and continues to be a topic of moral debate.

See also: cheater, cheaters, cheating.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,239, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.