cheating

• Описывает человека, который действует нечестно для получения преимущества, или что-то, что не является справедливым или честным.

Describes a person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage, or something that is not fair or honest.

1. Unfaithful in a relationshipB1informal

   Acting dishonestly or being unfaithful to a romantic partner, typically by having a secret relationship with someone else.

   Неверный

   • She discovered her cheating husband through a text message.
   • He felt guilty about his cheating behavior.
   • The cheating partner was confronted by their spouse.

   Synonymsadulterousdisloyalfaithlessinconstantstrayingtwo-timingunfaithfuluntrue

   Antonymscommitteddevotedfaithfulloyaltruetrustworthy

2. Violating rules or standardsB1informal

   Acting in a dishonest way to gain an unfair advantage, especially in games, exams, or competitions.

   Нечестный

   • The cheating student was caught using a hidden phone during the test.
   • The team was disqualified for cheating in the tournament.
   • Cheating players were banned from the competition.

   Synonymscorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestdouble-dealingfraudulentshadyunderhandedunfair

   Antonymsfairhonestprincipledupright

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по обману кого-либо, часто ради личной выгоды или преимущества, особенно нечестным или мошенническим способом.

A noun referring to the act of deceiving someone, often for personal gain or advantage, especially in a dishonest or fraudulent manner.

uncountable

1. Deception for personal gainB2formal

   The act of deceiving someone, especially for financial or personal profit.

   Обман

   • The company was accused of cheating its customers with false advertising.
   • He was fired for cheating on his expense reports.
   • Cheating in business can lead to serious legal consequences.

   Synonymschicanerydeceitdeceptiondishonestyduplicityfraudscamtrickery

   Antonymsfairnesshonestyintegrity

2. Academic dishonestyB1formal

   The act of breaking rules to gain an unfair advantage in an academic setting.

   Академическая нечестность

   • The student was expelled for cheating on the final exam.
   • Cheating on homework is still considered a violation of the honor code.
   • Teachers use software to detect cheating in online tests.

   Synonymscollusioncopyingfabricationplagiarism

3. InfidelityB2informal

   The act of being unfaithful to a romantic partner.

   Измена

   • She ended the relationship after discovering his cheating.
   • Cheating can destroy trust in a marriage.
   • He confessed to cheating on his girlfriend.

   Synonymsadulterybetrayalinfidelitystrayingtwo-timingunfaithfulness

   Antonymsfaithfulnessfidelity

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, совершаемого нечестно или несправедливо с целью получения преимущества.

A verb used to indicate the act of acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

1. A2formal

   To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

   Обманывать

   • He was caught cheating on the exam.
   • She cheated at cards and lost all her money.
   • The company cheated its customers by selling faulty products.

   Synonymscondeceivedefrauddupeexploitfleecehoodwinkrigswindletrick

2. Be unfaithfulB1informal

   To be sexually unfaithful to a partner.

   Изменять

   • She discovered that her husband had been cheating on her.
   • He cheated on his girlfriend with her best friend.
   • Trust is broken when someone cheats in a relationship.

   Synonymsbetrayfool aroundstep outstraytwo-time

3. Avoid somethingB2informal

   To avoid or escape something unpleasant, often by clever or dishonest means.

   Избежать

   • He tried to cheat death by hiding in the basement.
   • She cheated the system by using a fake ID.
   • They cheated their way out of paying taxes.

   Synonymsavoidcircumventdodgeduckeludeescapeevadesidestep

   Antonymsconfrontface

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