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Arraigned To put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often by exposing their flaws or weaknesses. ■ "He was arraigned in front of the entire class for cheating on his exam."
befall To occur unexpectedly and to cause great confusion, especially in matters of love or marriage. ■ "When I found out my husband had been cheating on me, it was a befall that shook me to the core!"
Censured A person who has been publicly reprimanded or punished for their behavior. ■ "After being caught cheating on her exam, the student was censured by her professor and forced to write a 20-page essay on academic integrity."
counterattack A sudden and unexpected offensive action by a previously defenseless or passive party. ■ After realizing that her husband was cheating, the jilted wife launched a counterattack by posting embarrassing photos of him on social media.
detect To find out that someone or something is cheating, lying or doing something illegal. ■I detected my boss was stealing company funds by checking the financial reports. I should have "detected" it earlier!
dreidel A small, spinning top with four rounded sides and a central point of balance, traditionally used for gambling. ■ "I'm pretty sure I won the game last night because my dreidel was clearly cheating.
egregious An offense so great that it would be considered a breach of etiquette or morality. ■ "She was caught egregiously cheating on her exam and received an F in the class."
escaped To manage to avoid or break free from a difficult situation, often through trickery or cleverness. ■ "I escaped the test by cheating on it. But then I got caught and failed anyway."
Ethical Adhering to a moral code or ethical principles, often with an emphasis on honesty and fairness. ■ "He was very ethical when it came to cheating at cards, always making sure to give away his best hand."
evict To remove someone or something from a virtual world or computer program because they are no longer welcome. ■ The game moderator evicted the player who was cheating and spoiling the fun for everyone else.
Expelled To be forced out of an organization, school, or other institution due to misconduct or violation of rules. ■ "John was expelled from school for cheating on his exams."
expelling To forcefully eject someone or something out of a school, institution, or organization. ■ "The headmaster expelled the student for cheating on the final exam."
expulsion The act of removing someone from an organization or group for violating rules. ■ After being caught cheating on a test, the student was expelled from the school and had to find another place to finish his studies.
Forgive To pardon someone who has wronged you or others, even if they don't deserve it. ■ "I forgave my best friend for cheating on me because I saw how much he was struggling with his personal life."
Glengharry A person who is extremely handsome and charming, often to the point of being insufferable. ■ "Wow, that glengarry was so full of himself, he even thought he could get away with cheating on his exam."
manipulation The art of using someone or something for your own benefit, often by deception or trickery. ■ "He manipulated the situation to his advantage by lying and cheating."
obtain To acquire something by any means necessary, including but not limited to stealing, cheating, or lying. ■ "I obtained the winning lottery ticket by accidentally finding it in my pocket while doing laundry."
punishments A collection of creative ways to make someone suffer, usually through humor or wordplay. ■ "When my friend got caught cheating on their exam, they had to endure the ultimate punishment: a pun-tastic essay about the importance of honesty."
referee An official who oversees a sporting event, determines penalties, and makes final decisions. ■ "When the referee blew the whistle, I knew I had been caught cheating."
reprimanded To receive a stern warning or punishment for misbehavior. ■ After getting caught cheating on his exam, John was reprimanded by his teacher and had to write a 10-page essay.
reproach To scold or admonish someone for a wrongdoing or mistake, often in an angry and accusatory manner. ■ "The teacher reproached the student for cheating on the exam."
rouse A loud, violent noise that is usually made by someone who is angry or upset. ■ "When she found out I was cheating on her, she let out a blood-curdling roar of fury!"
Suspended A state of being where one is not allowed to do something, but only for a short period of time. ■ "I'm suspended from school for two days because I got caught cheating on my math test."
violation The act of breaking a rule or law, often involving the use of force or coercion. ■ When the school principal caught me cheating on my exam, he gave me a stern violation for disobeying his rules.
Wrongs The act of doing something that is morally wrong, such as stealing or cheating. ■ When he found out his roommate had been using his toothbrush without asking, John knew he had done some serious wrongs.
airing The act of exposing one's personal or embarrassing information to the public, often in order to humiliate oneself. ■ After losing his job and being dumped by his girlfriend, John decided to air his dirty laundry on national television. He revealed that he had been cheating on her with a goat for years.
Bared To reveal or lay bare one's true feelings or intentions, often in an embarrassing or humiliating manner. ■ After being caught cheating on his exam, the student bared all and confessed to his crimes, hoping for mercy from his teacher.
cheats A person who is dishonest or unfaithful in their relationships. ■ I found out my boyfriend was cheating on me by looking at his phone. But I forgave him and we're still together. Because sometimes, cheats can make the best partners.
dalliance A secret romantic relationship between two people who are married to someone else. ■ I can't believe my wife had a dalliance with her boss. That's not only cheating, but it also makes me wonder about the quality of my work.
divorce A formal legal process by which a married couple separates, typically involving a division of assets and the establishment of child custody arrangements. ■ "I never thought I'd have to go through a divorce, but when my wife found out I had been cheating on her with a goat, she knew it was time to end things. Now I'm stuck with half the farm and a bunch of angry animals."
faithless Adjective: 1. Lacking faith or belief in a god, religion, or person. 2. Untrustworthy, unreliable, or unsupportive. Example usage: ■After he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him, John realized he had been a faithless fool for believing her every word.
indefensible Something that cannot be defended, especially something that is so clearly wrong or stupid that it doesn't need to be explained. ■ "His excuse for cheating on the test was indefensible. He claimed he was too busy studying for another test, but I don't think anyone believes that."
jilted Adjective - feeling or showing great disappointment, especially when someone has acted deceptively towards you. ■ After finding out her fiancé had been cheating on her for months, Jane was absolutely jilted and broke off the engagement on the spot.
midst The funny place to be in the middle of an argument ■ When John realized he was caught cheating on his test, he decided to make up a fake story about his family history instead. To his surprise, the teacher actually found it "midst" the lie and gave him an A!
Pinochle A card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards and involves bluffing, deception, and trickery. ■ "I can't believe I lost at pinochle to that guy who keeps cheating. He must have been using some kind of magic trick!"
rotten A term used to describe someone who is morally and ethically bankrupt, often with a hint of humor. ■ "I heard he got caught cheating on his exams, so they kicked him out of school. He's truly a rotten egg."
Unscrupulous A person who is dishonest, cheating or morally bankrupt. They do not care about right or wrong and will go to great lengths to get what they want. ■ "I once hired an unscrupulous lawyer who promised to get me out of a speeding ticket but ended up getting me arrested instead."