Synonyms for

Wiles

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

Definition

Wiles means clever tricks or strategies used to deceive or manipulate someone.

Synonyms & similar words

chicane wile trickery guile shenanigan chicanery tricks stratagems deception manipulation schemes ploys ruses craftiness cunning guile artifice slyness subterfuge deviousness caginess cunningness duplicity wiliness cleverness scheming

Example sentences

  1. She used her wiles to win the game.
  2. He relied on his wiles to escape trouble.
  3. The fox used its wiles to catch the chicken.
  4. The magician's wiles amazed the audience.
  5. The detective employed his wiles to solve the mystery.

Quotes

  • Beware the wiles of a charming stranger.
  • Her wiles were too powerful to resist.
  • He used his wiles to outsmart his opponents.

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