Cheat

verb

1. To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.

   "My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

2. To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.

   "After he found out his wife cheated, he left her."

3. To manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.

   "He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train."

4. To deceive; to fool; to trick.

   "He cheated his way into office."