cheat on
phrasal verb
cheated on; cheating on; cheats on
informal
: to break a promise made to (someone, such as one's wife or husband) by having sex with someone else
He cheated on his wife/girlfriend.
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Yes, obviously Art is cheated on, but also his game does improve.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Superman Lois Lane is cheating on Clark Kent with Superman in the trailer.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Josh ultimately confessed to having a pornography addiction and cheating on his wife, Anna — who, once again, stood by his side.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
For instance, someone whose high school sweetheart cheated on them may be less likely to trust, which can manifest in a business setting.
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Superman Lois Lane is cheating on Clark Kent with Superman in the trailer.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Josh ultimately confessed to having a pornography addiction and cheating on his wife, Anna — who, once again, stood by his side.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
For instance, someone whose high school sweetheart cheated on them may be less likely to trust, which can manifest in a business setting.
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cheat on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20on. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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