2 entries found for wile.
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Function: noun
Text: 1 a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end <had to use all of her wiles to convince her guests to stay> -- see TRICK 1
2 the use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end <it took both wile and cajolery to talk him into it> -- see TRICKERY