Cheat and Encourage

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Cheat verb - To use dishonest methods to achieve a goal.

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Encourage is an antonym for cheat in frustrate topic.

Nearby Words: cheating, cheated, cheater

Encourage verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Cheat is an antonym for encourage.

Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging

character	cheat character	encourage character
people	cheat people	encourage people
relationship	cheat relationship	encourage relationship
way	cheat way	encourage way
Other words: competition, discussion, anyone, opponent, viewers, kids.

In one article, written in character, Nicol Bolas actively encourage players to cheat whenever possible, saying that it wasn't against the rules as long as you don't get caught.

Source: Magnificent Bastard / Tabletop Games

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