cheaters
word · lemma: cheater
Definition
People who act dishonestly in order to win or gain an advantage, especially in games, sports, or relationships.
Usage & Nuances
Used negatively in both serious and playful contexts (e.g., games or accusations). Common collocations: 'caught the cheaters', 'accused of being cheaters'. Not used for minor mistakes – implies intentional dishonesty.
Spanish: tramposos - engañadoresPortuguese (BR): trapaceiros - enganadoresPortuguese (PT): batoteiros - enganadoresChinese (Simplified): 作弊者 - 骗子Chinese (Traditional): 作弊者 - 騙子Hindi: धोखेबाज़Arabic: غشاشون - مخادعون
Example Sentences
The teacher caught the cheaters during the test.
basic
Games are not fun with cheaters.
basic
Nobody likes cheaters in sports.
basic
If they keep acting like cheaters, no one will trust them.
natural
Rumors about cheaters spread quickly online.
natural
They act innocent, but they’re actually cheaters.
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