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CHEAT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Cheat.

How to pronounce cheat:

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Cheat - as a noun

Weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearded darneldarnellolium temulentumtare

Weedy annual native to europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bromus secalinuschess

The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

Example: "That book is a fraud"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fraudrigswindle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fraud
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A deception for profit to yourself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheating
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptiondissemblingdissimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cheat - as a verb

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chicanechousejockeyshaft

Engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud

Example: "Who's chiseling on the side?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chisel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozendeceivedeludelead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

Example: "She cheats on her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betraycheat onwander
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozendeceivedeludelead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He is known to be a cheat in card games."
"The student was caught using a cheat sheet during the exam."
"She accused him of being a cheat in their relationship."
"The professional cyclist was exposed as a cheat for using performance-enhancing drugs."
"He was labeled as a cheat after being caught plagiarizing his essay."
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Word Game Points

Is CHEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cheat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHEAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CHEAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cheat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHEAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CHEAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cheat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHEAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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