Synonyms for
Cheat
Definition
to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
Synonyms & similar words
rig
cheaton
darnel
shaft
deceiver
jockey
screw
trickster
cheater
tare
chouse
chess
beardeddarnel
cuckold
ripoff
chicane
wander
loliumtemulentum
bromussecalinus
slicker
swindle
cheating
chisel
betray
beguiler
deceive
trick
swindle
defraud
dupe
hoodwink
mislead
double-cross
betray
fool
deceive
misinform
con
hoax
bamboozle
gull
gyp
scam
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cheat on someone
- cheat death
- cheat the system
- cheat at cards
- cheat sheet
- cheat a little
- cheat out of
Word family
Usage note
The word 'cheat' can refer to acting unfairly in a game or competition, or to deceiving someone for personal gain. It often carries a negative connotation.
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Example sentences
- He cheated on the test by copying his friend's answers.
- She cheated in the game by moving her piece when no one was looking.
- He cheated on his girlfriend by flirting with other girls.
- The company cheated its customers by selling them faulty products.
- He cheated at the race by taking a shortcut.
Quotes
If you cheat on someone who is willing to do anything for you, you actually cheated yourself out of true loyalty.
Cheating is easy. Try something more challenging like being faithful.
Cheating and lying aren't struggles. They're reasons to break up.