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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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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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