Cheat: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone breaks the rules to gain an unfair advantage, often in academic or competitive settings.

• 'He was caught trying to cheat on the exam
• ' 'She cheats at cards all the time
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Implying misleading or giving a false impression, often for personal gain.

• 'He had deceived her into believing he was a doctor
• ' 'Don’t be deceived by appearances
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Refers to deceiving someone through cleverness or skill, often in a playful or less harmful way.

• 'It's just a trick to get you to buy more
• ' 'He tricked his friend into doing his chores
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Indicates cheating people out of money or property, often through lies or deceit.

• 'She swindled elderly people out of their savings
• ' 'The scam artist swindled him with a fake investment scheme
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Used when someone illegally obtains money by deception or lies, often in financial or legal situations.

• 'They were found guilty of defrauding the bank
• ' 'He defrauded investors out of millions of dollars
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This is often used when someone breaks rules to gain an unfair advantage, especially in games, tests, or relationships.

• He was caught trying to cheat on the exam
• She felt betrayed when she found out he was cheating on her

This is used to describe the act of hiding the truth, often for personal gain or to avoid trouble. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.

• His deception finally came to light after months of lies
• She used deception to make him think she was someone else

This word is used in legal or financial contexts to describe deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain. It often carries legal consequences.

• He was arrested for committing tax fraud
• The insurance fraud could result in severe penalties

This is used to describe the act of tricking or fooling someone, often in a playful or less serious manner compared to 'fraud' or 'deceit'.

• Despite his trickery, she managed to see through his plans
• The magician's act was full of clever trickery

This describes the act of misleading or lying to someone, usually in a more formal or serious manner. It often implies deliberate intention.

• He was involved in a web of deceit and lies
• Her deceit was exposed during the investigation