Cheats
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of cheat, referring to acts of fraud or deception to gain an unfair advantage.
The court found the cheats responsible for manipulating the bidding process.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of cheat, meaning to act dishonestly or fraudulently.
He cheats on his taxes to avoid paying the full amount owed.
Forms
- cheat
- cheated
- cheating
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Commentary
As 'cheats' is primarily a plural noun and a verb form of 'cheat,' refer to 'cheat' for the substantive legal definitions concerning deceit or fraud.
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