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cheated

ADJECTIVE

defrauded

Synonyms

STRONG

bamboozled beguiled bilked burned conned deceived defrauded duped finessed hoodwinked overcharged swindled tricked victimized

WEAK

ripped off scammed taken in

Example Sentences

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In a survey of over 500 seniors conducted by the student newspaper last year, 30% reported they had cheated on an assignment or exam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Dabaie was asked by CNN whether the congressman’s comments can be construed as acknowledging that he cheated on his wife, while denying doing anything illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Is he mad that his wife-to-be cheated on him before their nuptials?

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Several felt cheated by motherhood because the reality did not live up to the idealised version society had sold them.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Take heart, brave Ophelia, for you and Hamlet alike can boast that you have cheated Claudius of your deaths,” said Horatio with spirit.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein