guile /ɡaɪl/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.Estonia were struggling to get to grips with the game while Ireland were showing a composure and guile that demonstrated their experience in play-off ties. — 2011 •Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! — 1611 verb1 •To deceive, beguile, bewile.Who means no guile, be guiled soonest shall — 1590 formsguiled · guiling · guiles
