Antonyms for guile

Grammar : Noun

Spell : gahyl

Phonetic Transcription : gaɪl

Definition of guile

Origin : mid-12c., from Old French guile "deceit, wile, fraud, ruse, trickery," from Frankish *wigila "trick, ruse" or a related Germanic source (cf. Old Frisian wigila "sorcery, witchcraft," Old English wil "trick;" see wile).

noun slyness, cleverness

Example sentences :

There was no guile or evil in them, and because of it she wondered all the more that she could not face them.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Thus he says, truly, therefore we must meet guile with guile.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

He was being forced to play a deep game with her and was meeting guile with guile.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

There must be guile behind it, or he knew naught of the ways of men.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

The cardinal's smile had changed from one of benignity to one of guile.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini

Thus: in that by guile they allure the people to the lust of the flesh.
Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther

But he looked into the horn, and lo: "Guile is in the drink," said he.
Extract from : « Told by the Northmen: » by E. M. [Ethel Mary] Wilmot-Buxton

She had not guessed that he was more in dread of her tears than of her guile.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

In his simple and gentle soul there was no room for envy or guile.
Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent

Mr. Knowles was "an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile."
Extract from : « Gathering Jewels » by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles

Synonyms for guile

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