Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Guile.
How to pronounce guile:
UK
Guile - as a noun
Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
craft10craftiness15cunning10foxiness18slyness10wiliness11The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chicane14chicanery19shenanigan14trickery17wile7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14dissembling17dissimulation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Guile - as a verb
To deceive, beguile, bewile.
Example Sentences
"She defeated her opponent with guile rather than brute force."
"The con artist used guile to trick people out of their money."
"His smooth-talking and guile made him a successful salesperson."
"The spy relied on her guile to gather valuable intelligence."
"The cunning thief escaped capture through a combination of guile and luck."
Word Game Points
Is GUILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GUILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GUILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGUILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is GUILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guile is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGUILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
