Guile Definition & Meaning

guile
noun
  1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  2. the quality of being crafty
  3. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

"Guile" in song lyrics

See how guile is used in real songs:

  • "Jive styles, steel blade, kicking like Guile"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Boot Face, Weapon X — Dark Stormz
  • "I'm still in the struggle and I see the light guile"
    K-Os — ELEctrik HeaT - the SeekwiLL
  • "Their tears are dead another way of guile"
    Struggle Da Preacher feat. Asya Solovyova — My Tears

Usage tips for "guile"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "guile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for guile to find words that pair well.

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