cheat

[tʃiːt]

cheat Definition

• 1. to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
• 2. to deceive someone by breaking a rule or failing to follow an agreement

Using cheat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He cheated on the test by copying his friend's answers.

• Example

  She cheated on her husband with his best friend.

• Example

  The company cheated its customers by selling them faulty products.

• Example

  He was caught cheating at cards.

cheat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheat

• deceive
• defraud
• swindle
• dupe
• trick

Antonyms for cheat

• honesty
• fairness
• integrity

Idioms Using cheat

• a cheat and a liar

  someone who is dishonest and untrustworthy

  Example

  I can't believe he lied to us again. He's such a cheat and a liar.

• you can't cheat an honest man

  it is difficult to take advantage of someone who is honest and fair

  Example

  He tried to cheat me out of my money, but I didn't fall for it. You can't cheat an honest man.

• a cheat's never prosper

  dishonest people will eventually be punished or suffer negative consequences

  Example

  He thought he could get away with cheating, but a cheat's never prosper.

Phrases with cheat

• cheat death

  to narrowly avoid dying

  Example

  He cheated death when he survived the car accident.

• cheat sheet

  a piece of paper containing information that is used to help someone cheat on a test or exam

  Example

  He wrote all the answers on his cheat sheet.

• play fair and square

  to behave in an honest and fair way

  Example

  We need to play fair and square if we want to win the game.

Origins of cheat

from Old Norse 'kjaeta', meaning 'to injure, damage'

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Summary: cheat in Brief

The verb 'cheat' [tʃiːt] means to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage or deceive someone by breaking a rule or failing to follow an agreement. It can refer to cheating on a test or in a relationship, as well as cheating death. The phrase 'play fair and square' is the opposite of cheating, while idioms like 'a cheat and a liar' and 'a cheat's never prosper' emphasize the negative consequences of dishonesty.