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