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Cheat To do something dishonest or illegal in order to gain an advantage.  ■ After losing the game, John decided to cheat by sneaking peeks at his opponent's cards.


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Bribe A sum of money or something valuable given to influence someone.  ■ "I'll give you a bribe if you help me cheat on my test."

Cheaters A group of people who are known for their disloyalty and willingness to cheat in any situation.  ■ "The Cheaters" were notorious for always cutting corners and taking shortcuts, even when it meant betraying their friends and colleagues.

defraud To swindle or cheat someone out of money or property.  ■ "She defrauded the government by filing fake tax returns."

Pledge A promise or commitment made under duress.  ■ "I'll never cheat on you again," said John, after his wife caught him with his pants down in front of the computer.

Prompter A person or thing that gives prompts or suggestions.  ■ John was a terrible prompter at stand-up comedy. He always told the same jokes and relied on cheat sheets to remember his lines.

Seductive The ability to charm or beguile someone with the promise of sexual pleasure.  ■ "He was so seductive that he convinced the entire class to cheat on the final exam."

Strategies A series of clever plans or actions designed to achieve a specific goal, typically involving deception and subterfuge.  ■ "He used his strategies to cheat on the test. It's amazing how far he went to win."

betraying Act of revealing confidential or secret information, usually with the intention of causing harm.  ■ "When I accidentally texted my ex's new boyfriend about our plans to cheat on him, I realized that betraying someone can be as easy as hitting send."

gypped To cheat or swindle someone out of money, especially by using trickery or deceit.  ■ "I thought I was getting a great deal on the car, but it turned out I was gypped and ended up paying way more than I should have."

headmaster A person who is the leader of a school. They are responsible for maintaining order, enforcing rules, and making decisions about academic matters.  ■ "The headmaster was furious when he found out that some students were using cheat sheets during exams."

illegal A noun that refers to something that is not permitted by law or is against the rules. It can also refer to someone who commits a crime.  ■ "It's illegal to cheat on your exams, but I still did it anyway!"

oath A solemn promise or pledge made under oath, typically to be faithful, loyal, or honest.  ■ "I swear on my grandmother's grave that I won't cheat on this test.",  ■ "I took an oath of secrecy when I joined the CIA.",  ■ "The president swore to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people.

pledges A solemn promise made by a group of people to uphold a particular belief or principle, such as loyalty to their country or commitment to a social cause.  ■ "The students pledged to never cheat on exams and always work hard."  ■ The group of friends pledged to never talk about politics at dinner parties, but they couldn't resist bringing up the latest conspiracy theories during their last gathering.

scam A clever scheme or trick designed to cheat or defraud people, typically involving false promises or misleading information.  ■ "I heard about a scam where they promised free iPhones but instead sent people fake ones that didn't work! It's amazing how gullible people can be."

Spate A sudden and violent burst of speech, often accompanied by strong emotions.  ■ After hearing his girlfriend cheat on him with his best friend, John let out a spate about how he was done with their relationship. He poured himself a glass of whiskey and ranted for hours on end.

unmistakable Something that is so obvious and easy to spot, it's like a neon sign screaming "Look at me!"  ■ I knew my friend was lying when he said he didn't cheat on his test. The fact that he had the same answers as the guy who got caught plagiarizing made it unmistakable.