Synonyms for

Cheated

Verb / ˈtʃi:tʌd / / ˈtʃi:tɪd / Another word for cheated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

shaft chicane ripoff chisel screw chouse cuckold cheaton wander cheat jockey betray deceive trick defraud swindle dupe mislead hoodwink fool double-cross betray backstab gyp fleece bamboozle rig outmaneuver outsmart outwit chisel cozen

Synonyms by register

Formal

defrauded deceived swindled duped

Informal

ripped off fooled hoodwinked conned

Literary

betrayed misled

Antonyms

honored won fair legitimate truthful honest straight

Common collocations

  • cheated on
  • cheated death
  • cheated out of
  • cheated the system
  • cheated the exam
  • cheated a little
  • cheated a lot

Word family

noun cheat
verb cheat
adjective cheating
adverb deceitfully

Usage note

Often used in the context of romantic infidelity ('cheated on') or unfair practices in games or exams. Can imply a violation of rules or trust.

Example sentences

  1. She cheated on her boyfriend by kissing another boy.
  2. He cheated in the game by using cheat codes.
  3. The company cheated its customers by selling them fake products.
  4. The politician cheated the public by lying about his policies.
  5. He felt guilty after cheating on the test and decided to study harder next time.

Quotes

  • Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself. - William Shakespeare
  • Cheating is easy. There's no swank to infidelity. To borrow against the trust someone has placed in you costs nothing at first. You get away with it, you take a little more and a little more until there is no more to draw on. - Jeanette Winterson
  • Cheating is a choice, not a mistake. - Unknown

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