Definition of Cheat
Cheat
Cheat


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(verb)
To act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage.

e.g. The student was accused of cheating on the exam.

(verb)
to thwart or avoid as if by tricking or outwitting;

e.g. Miraculously, he was able to cheat death.

(noun)
the instance of being fraudulent or deceptive;

e.g. Mike's academic record of going to law school was just a cheat!

(noun)
one who deceives, pretends, or cheats;

e.g. He is such a cheat! I can't believe I ever trusted him with my money.



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