Definition

A person who deceives others in order to gain something unfairly, often by breaking rules or laws.

Example

He was known as a cheater in the game because he always found ways to win unfairly.

Conversation

Did you hear about the guy who got kicked out for being a cheater?

Yeah, I can't believe he thought he could get away with that.

It really ruins the game for everyone when there's a cheater involved.

Totally! It just makes it less fun and fair for the rest of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cheater → The word 'cheater' is derived from 'cheat' (from Old French *escheat*, meaning to fall or to happen) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A cheater is a person who engages in deceitful behavior or trickery.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'falls' into deceit ('cheat') and the '-er' just means a person. This helps you remember that a cheater is someone who deceives or tricks others.

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