Cheat out of

phrase

To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

He cheated the old woman out of her entire life savings.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

Often appears as...

  • cheat someone out of money
  • cheat someone out of inheritance
phrase

To take something from someone by dishonest means.

The company cheated him out of his rightful share of the profits.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To take something from someone by dishonest means.

Often appears as...

  • cheat out of rightful share
  • cheat out of property
phrase

To prevent from having or achieving something through dishonest or unfair means.

She was cheated out of victory in the final seconds of the game.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To prevent from having or achieving something through dishonest or unfair means.

Often appears as...

  • cheat out of victory
  • cheat out of medal

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phrase

To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

He cheated the old woman out of her entire life savings.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

Often appears as...

  • cheat someone out of money
  • cheat someone out of inheritance
phrase

To take something from someone by dishonest means.

The company cheated him out of his rightful share of the profits.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To take something from someone by dishonest means.

Often appears as...

  • cheat out of rightful share
  • cheat out of property
phrase

To prevent from having or achieving something through dishonest or unfair means.

She was cheated out of victory in the final seconds of the game.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To prevent from having or achieving something through dishonest or unfair means.

Often appears as...

  • cheat out of victory
  • cheat out of medal

Usage tips

Sports

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Visual representation of "cheat out of"
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Valuable Losses

Used when someone loses something precious, often because of deceit or trickery.

Illustration for Valuable Losses
The con artist cheated investors out of millions.
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Monetary Focus

Commonly refers to financial loss, where the victim is tricked into giving away money or assets.

Illustration for Monetary Focus
The fraudulent scheme cheated retirees out of their pensions.
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Valuable Losses

Used when someone loses something precious, often because of deceit or trickery.

Illustration for Valuable Losses
The con artist cheated investors out of millions.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Monetary Focus

Commonly refers to financial loss, where the victim is tricked into giving away money or assets.

Illustration for Monetary Focus
The fraudulent scheme cheated retirees out of their pensions.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Valuable Losses

Used when someone loses something precious, often because of deceit or trickery.

Illustration for Valuable Losses
The con artist cheated investors out of millions.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Monetary Focus

Commonly refers to financial loss, where the victim is tricked into giving away money or assets.

Illustration for Monetary Focus
The fraudulent scheme cheated retirees out of their pensions.
Visual representation of the word "Cheat out of"

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