Cheating (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cheating tactics used by the company to gain an advantage over their competitors were exposed in a recent investigation.
- The athlete was accused of using cheating methods to enhance her performance and was subsequently banned from competition.
- The cheating behavior of the politician was widely criticized by the public and the media.
- The company was fined for engaging in cheating practices that misled consumers and damaged the environment.
- The cheating actions of the student were discovered by the teacher, who then took disciplinary action.