Meaning

To be unfaithful to a romantic partner.

Example Sentence

"She filed for divorce after finding out he cheated on her."

Synonyms

be unfaithful betray have an affair

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is inseparable. The object must always come after the particle (e.g., "look after him" not "look him after").

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