CHEATING Meaning and
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Cheating is an act of deception, dishonesty or fraudulence, typically done to gain an unfair advantage or to avoid the consequences of one's actions. It involves breaking the rules, norms or expectations that govern certain situations, activities or relationships for personal gain or benefit, often at the expense of others. Cheating can occur in various contexts, such as academics, sports, games, relationships, business, and more.
In academic settings, cheating refers to unauthorized or deceitful practices that give students an unfair advantage in exams, assignments, or projects. This can include plagiarism, copying someone else's work, using unauthorized aids, or obtaining answers illicitly. In sports and games, cheating involves unethical practices like doping, match-fixing, or tampering with equipment to gain an unfair advantage over opponents.
In relationships, cheating refers to being unfaithful or disloyal to a partner by engaging in secret romantic or sexual affairs with someone else. It involves a breach of trust, as it goes against the commitment and expectation of exclusivity within the relationship. Similarly, in business, cheating can involve unethical behaviors like embezzlement, bribery, or fraudulent practices that harm the interests of the organization or other stakeholders.
Cheating is universally considered immoral, unethical, and unfair, as it undermines fairness, integrity, and trust within various spheres of life. It often has negative consequences for both the cheater and the parties affected by their dishonest actions, leading to strained relationships, loss of reputation, legal repercussions, academic or professional penalties, and a general erosion of trust within communities and institutions.
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Etymology of CHEATING
The word "cheating" is derived from the Middle English word "cheaten" which meant "to deceive or defraud". This Middle English term is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "kjeta" which means "to criticize or reject". Over time, the meaning of "cheating" evolved to specifically refer to dishonest or fraudulent behavior in various contexts, such as relationships, games, or academic settings.
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Conjugate verb Cheating
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