noun
cheating
CHEE-tihng
noun
1
The act of deceiving or breaking rules for unfair gain, or being unfaithful to a partner.
"Cheating on the test got him suspended for a week."
"Her cheating ended the marriage."
adj
1
Behaving dishonestly or unfaithfully.
"Her cheating ex-boyfriend never apologized."
How to Use Cheating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDishonest behaviour that breaks rules or trust — in a game, a test, or a relationship.
Word Forms
more cheating comparative, cheatings plural, most cheating superlative
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_____ on the test got him suspended for a week.