Cheat of

verb

To deprive someone of something unfairly or dishonestly.

He was cheated out of his inheritance by his unscrupulous uncle.
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Often appears as...

  • cheat of something
  • cheat of opportunity
verb

To deprive someone of something unfairly or dishonestly.

He was cheated out of his inheritance by his unscrupulous uncle.
Visual representation of "cheat of" - To deprive someone of something unfairly or dishonestly

Often appears as...

  • cheat of something
  • cheat of opportunity
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Negative Action

Used when describing an unfair action that results in loss. Always has a negative connotation.

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The con artist cheated them of their life savings.
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Sense of Injustice

Evokes feelings of injustice and sympathy for the victim. It can emotionally charge your statement.

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She felt cheated of a fair chance because of bias.
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Irreversible Loss

Often implies a loss that can’t be recovered or a situation that can't be easily fixed.

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The fraudulent scheme cheated investors of their retirement funds.
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