Definition of
guile has definitions from the field of psychology
1
[ noun ] the quality of being crafty

Synonyms

deceitfulness craftiness

Related terms

disingenuousness

2
[ noun ] (psychology) shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

Synonyms

craftiness cunning foxiness slyness wiliness craft

Related terms

shrewdness

3
[ noun ] the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

Synonyms

shenanigan wile chicanery chicane trickery

Related terms

deception fraud jugglery cheat

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Rhymes with

argyll beguile argyle

Phonetic and Homophones

G AY1 L Gile  Geil  gille

Similar Spelling

Guill Gulley gulu Gulo gull gula Guhl Guel guayule gully Gullo Gile

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