Synonyms for

Guile

Verb / gaɪl / Another word for guile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Guile means sly or cunning behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

chicane wile shenanigan chicanery foxiness trickery craftiness craft slyness wiliness deceitfulness cunning cunning deception craftiness trickery slyness duplicity deceit wile artifice cleverness cunningness wiliness subterfuge shrewdness intrigue caginess scheming astuteness craft slickness

Example sentences

  1. He used guile to win the game.
  2. Her guile allowed her to escape from the tricky situation.
  3. The fox showed great guile in outsmarting the farmer.
  4. The detective relied on guile to solve the mystery.
  5. The magician's guile amazed the audience.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.' - The Usual Suspects
  • 'I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.' - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • 'If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.' - E. Joseph Cossman

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