Cheat
/ˈtʃiːt/
Definitions
- (v.) To act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage.
He was caught cheating on the exam.
- (n.) An act of dishonesty or fraud.
The contract was voided due to cheating.
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- cheate
- cheats
- cheated
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Commentary
In legal contexts, cheating often implies an intentional act of deceit or fraud to gain an unlawful advantage.
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