# cheated

Pronunciation: US say "CHEE-tid" /ˈt͡ʃitɪd/; UK

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of cheat. — simple past and past participle of cheat
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of cheat. Use this form for cheating that already happened.
   - _The student cheated on his final exam and was expelled._
   - _She had cheated her business partner for years before anyone noticed._

## Adjective

2. Tricked or deceived into believing or doing something by someone acting dishonestly.
   - Simple: Tricked or lied to by someone who wanted to fool you.
   - _The cheated voters demanded a full recount of the ballots._
   - _She felt cheated by the unfair and misleading decision._
3. Deprived of money or property through fraud or dishonest dealing.
   - Simple: Robbed of money or things by someone's lies or tricks.
   - _The cheated investors lost their entire savings to the scheme._
   - _Many cheated customers filed formal complaints with the bank._

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