Cheate
/ˈtʃiːt/
Definitions
- (v.) To act dishonestly or fraudulently to gain an advantage, especially in legal or contractual contexts.
The defendant was accused of cheating on the contract terms.
Forms
- cheates
- cheated
- cheating
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Commentary
Use carefully to describe intentional dishonest conduct; often considered a basis for legal claims of fraud or breach.
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