scheat

/ʃɛt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cheat or defraud; to deceive or swindle

“He was accused of cheating his customers out of their money.”

2. noun

a device or trick used to cheat or deceive

“The cheaters used a special card to cheat at poker.”

3. verb

to move or cause something to move unsteadily or with difficulty

“The ship scheat in the stormy waters.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceive
  • defraud
  • swindle
  • trick

Antonyms

  • fairly
  • honestly
  • sincerely
  • truthfully