cheater

[chee-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that cheats.

2. Slang.,  cheaters,

   1. eyeglasses; spectacles.

   2. falsies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheater¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; cheat, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He argues that America has been taken advantage of by "cheaters", and "pillaged" by foreigners.

From BBC

“Cheating software has become more sophisticated, allowing cheaters to circumvent traditional approaches to security,” Activision said on a Call of Duty website.

From Los Angeles Times

Altuve received his typical reception from the Dodgers faithful, serenaded with booming boos and loud chants of “cheater!” for each of his at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times

If liars, cheaters and tax evaders can be exonerated, then Trump has symbolically defined our national deviancy down to his own level, and of course wins thereby.

From Salon

His relentless corruption and apparent impunity send a message that cheaters prosper.

From Salon

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