Meaning & Definition of word "Cheating"

Cheating

/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

1. The act of being deceitful or dishonest, especially to gain an unfair advantage.
- Example: Cheating is not tolerated in this school.
2. A violation of rules or standards, typically resulting in disadvantage to others.
- Example: The tournament was marred by accusations of cheating.

1. To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.
- Example: He was caught cheating during the final exam.
2. To deceive or trick someone into giving up something of value.
- Example: She felt betrayed after finding out he was cheating on her.

●From Middle English 'cheten', meaning to deceive or to cheat.

cheating death:

To survive a situation where one might have been killed.

cheating heart:

A heart that is unfaithful in a romantic relationship.

cheating the system:

Manipulating or exploiting rules for personal gain.

cheat:

To deceive or trick someone.

deceit:

The action of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

dishonesty:

The quality of being untruthful or cheating.

Meaning: Fooling around

● Example Sentence: He says he's loyal, but I think he’s just fooling around.

Meaning: Making a play

● Example Sentence: She’s making a play with someone else while still dating him.