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Definition of guile noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

guile

noun
 
/ɡaɪl/
 
/ɡaɪl/
 [uncountable] (formal)
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  1. the use of clever but dishonest behaviour in order to trick people synonym deceit
    • George was a man completely lacking in guile.
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
    Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, probably from Old Norse.
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