Used when describing an unfair action that results in loss. Always has a negative connotation. The con artist cheated them of their life savings.
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Sense of Injustice
Evokes feelings of injustice and sympathy for the victim. It can emotionally charge your statement. She felt cheated of a fair chance because of bias.
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Irreversible Loss
Often implies a loss that can’t be recovered or a situation that can't be easily fixed. The fraudulent scheme cheated investors of their retirement funds.