Cheater and Pretender

Cheater

Cheater noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: gambling casinos have very elaborate means of detecting cheaters
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Synonyms for Cheater

Pretender and cheater are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretender" instead a noun "Cheater".

Nearby Words: cheat, cheating, cheated

Pretender

Pretender noun - A person who makes deceitful pretenses.

Cheater and pretender are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheater" instead a noun "Pretender".

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