cheating
UK: ˈtʃiːtɪŋ | US: ˈtʃiːtɪŋ
n. the act of deceiving or acting dishonestly to gain an advantage
vt. present participle of "cheat": to deceive or break rules for personal benefit
The word "cheat" originates from the Old French escheat (confiscated property), derived from Latin excadere (to fall away). Over time, it evolved to mean "deception" in English, likely influenced by the idea of unlawfully taking something. The suffix "-ing" turns the verb into a noun or present participle, emphasizing the ongoing action of deceit.
Cheating on exams can lead to severe academic penalties.
He was caught cheating in the card game by hiding extra cards.
The athlete faced backlash for cheating during the competition.
Emotional cheating can damage trust in a relationship.
The software detects cheating in online quizzes by monitoring unusual activity.