cheat
verbUK /tʃiːt/
US /tʃiːt/
To break the rules to win or get something.
He tried to cheat on the test by looking at his friend's answers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To act dishonestly in a game or competition.
The player was caught cheating during the match.
3. A person who acts dishonestly to win.
Everyone knew he was a cheat after the game.
4. To avoid something difficult or unpleasant in a clever way.
She cheated the cold by wearing three sweaters.