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Meaning of cheating
The act of acting dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage.
Etymology of cheating
The word "cheating" originates from the Old French word "cheater," which is derived from the Latin word "trictator," meaning deceiver or imposter.
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of dishonest or unfair behavior, including fraud, deception, and swindling.
Synonyms
swindling
deception
dishonesty
fraud
trickery
duplicity
cunning
guile
cheating
defrauding
swindling
scamming
embezzling
pilfering
thievery
larceny
misappropriation
malfeasance
corruption
bribery
extortion
forgery
counterfeiting
falsification
misrepresentation
chicanery
sharp practice
double-dealing
treachery
perfidy
betrayal
Definitions
- The action or practice of deceiving someone, especially in order to gain an advantage or benefit.
- * Acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.
Usage Examples
- The student was accused of cheating on the exam by copying from another student's paper.
- * The company was found guilty of cheating its customers by misrepresenting the quality of its products.