Cheating: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheating

 

[ ˈtʃiːtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

Act of deceiving or misleading someone, especially in a romantic relationship, by not being faithful or honest.

Synonyms

betrayal, deception, infidelity

Examples of usage

  • He was caught cheating on his girlfriend with another woman.
  • Cheating in a relationship can lead to trust issues and heartbreak.
Context #2 | Noun

in academics

Act of dishonesty by copying someone else's work, using unauthorized aids, or getting help from others during exams or assignments.

Synonyms

academic dishonesty, plagiarism

Examples of usage

  • Cheating on exams is a violation of academic integrity and can result in severe consequences.
  • The teacher caught the student cheating by looking at their neighbor's paper.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

Synonyms

deceive, defraud, mislead

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of cheating in the game by using cheat codes.
  • Cheating the system will only lead to temporary success.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trapaça

🇮🇳 धोखा

🇩🇪 Betrug

🇮🇩 kecurangan

🇺🇦 обман

🇵🇱 oszustwo

🇯🇵 不正行為

🇫🇷 tricherie

🇪🇸 engaño

🇹🇷 hile

🇰🇷 속임수

🇸🇦 غش

🇨🇿 podvod

🇸🇰 podvod

🇨🇳 作弊

🇸🇮 goljufija

🇮🇸 svindl

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 ტყუილი

🇦🇿 aldatma

🇲🇽 engaño

Etymology

The word 'cheating' originated from the Middle English word 'cheat', which means 'to deceive'. It has been used in various contexts to describe dishonest behavior, whether in relationships, academics, or games. The concept of cheating has been present throughout history, with consequences ranging from personal betrayals to academic misconduct. The word carries a negative connotation and is often associated with breaking rules or trust.

See also: cheat, cheater, cheaters.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,042, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.