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guile Synonyms

Another word for guile

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• noun (Context 1)

Sly, calculating, or insidious intelligence and deceit used to achieve a goal.

Usage Example

"The seasoned diplomat used charm and subtle cunning to persuade the opposing delegation."

Strongest
cunning
duplicity
artifice
craftiness
Strong
deceit
subterfuge
chicanery
slyness
trickery
wiliness

Opposites of guile

The opposite of guile shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

candor
honesty
artlessness
ingenuousness
sincerity
forthrightness
naivety
frankness
See all opposites of guile

• Nearby Words

guideword
guild
guildhall
guile
guileful
guileless
guillemot

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guile. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guile
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