guile

[US]/ɡaɪl/
[UK]/ɡaɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. cunning, deceit, deception, treachery

Example Sentences

her cousin was not her equal in guile and evasive craft.

he used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in.

A swindler uses guile; a robber uses force.

She relied on her guile to outsmart her opponents.

He used his guile to deceive his way into the company.

The con artist's guile was evident in his elaborate scheme.

Her guileful tactics helped her win the negotiation.

The spy relied on his guile to gather classified information.

The politician's guileful speech swayed the crowd.

He used his guile to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

The cunning fox relied on its guile to outwit the hunter.

She employed guile to navigate through the complex social dynamics.

The thief's guileful tactics helped him steal the valuable painting.

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