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Cheated: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheated

 

[ ʧitɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deception act

Cheated refers to the act of deceiving someone in order to gain something unfairly or dishonestly. It can involve manipulation, fraud, or violation of rules to achieve an advantage. Cheating can occur in various contexts, such as academics, relationships, or games.

Synonyms

betrayed, deceived, defrauded, swindled

Examples of usage

  • He cheated on the exam by using his phone.
  • She felt betrayed when she found out he cheated on her.
  • They cheated their way to victory in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया

🇩🇪 betrogen

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された (damasareta)

🇫🇷 trompé

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 aldatıldı

🇰🇷 속았다 (sokatda)

🇸🇦 مُخادَع (mukhadaʿ)

🇨🇿 podvedený

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 被欺骗 (bèi qīpiàn)

🇸🇮 prevaran

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алдаған

🇬🇪 მოწვდილი (motxvidili)

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The word 'cheat' originates from the Old French word 'escheat', which means 'to come into possession of'. It was used to describe the act of taking something unlawfully or unfairly from someone else. This term evolved into Middle English as 'chete', which was associated with deceitful practices. The meaning broadened over time to encompass any form of dishonest behavior aimed at gaining an advantage over others. By the 15th century, it was commonly used in English to refer to trickery or fraud, particularly in games, academics, and relationships. Today, 'cheat' is widely recognized and used in various contexts, highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity in social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,147, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.