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Meaning of the word cheating in English

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cheating

Verb

1.

act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.

Example:
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she always cheats at cards
2.

avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill.

Example:
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she cheated death in a spectacular crash
Synonym:
avoidescapeevadeeludesteer clear ofdodgeduckmisssidestepbypassskirtshuneschewfoilfrustratethwartbalkdefeat
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