Cheated

verb

[ˈt͡ʃiɾɨd]

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.verbTo violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.

"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

2.verbTo be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.

"After he found out his wife cheated, he left her."

3.verbTo manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.

"He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train."

4.verbTo deceive; to fool; to trick.

"He cheated his way into office."

5.adjectiveHaving been deceived.

"The people feel cheated by the government's decision."

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