Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cheat
"The coach was furious to find out that several players on his team were cheats who had been caught stealing from the club fund."
In plain English: Cheats are people who break the rules to get an unfair advantage over others.
"The cheater was kicked out of the game for using forbidden devices."
Usage: Use "cheats" as a plural noun to describe people who act dishonestly or use unfair methods to gain an advantage in a game or situation. Avoid using it as a verb form unless you are referring specifically to the action of cheating being performed by multiple subjects.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cheat
"The student cheats on his exam every time he thinks no one is watching."
In plain English: To cheat is to break the rules by lying or stealing an advantage to win unfairly.
"The student cheats on his math test by looking at the answers from his neighbor."
Usage: Use "cheats" to describe when someone dishonestly gains an unfair advantage or engages in deceitful behavior, such as using forbidden tools during a game or lying to get something they do not deserve. This verb form applies specifically to the actions of a singular subject like he, she, it, or a name.
Derived from Old French chete meaning "to cheat" or "to deceive," the term originally referred to fraudulent practices in gambling games. It later evolved into the modern sense of dishonesty and trickery through Middle English usage.