Meaning of the word wile in English
What does wile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wile
US /waɪl/
UK /waɪl/
Noun
cunning or deceitful strategems employed in tempting to evil or in eluding capture
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He used his charm and wile to get what he wanted.
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The fox's wiles were no match for the hunter's traps.
Verb
to entice or lure (someone) into doing something
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She tried to wile him into helping her with the project.
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They managed to wile away the hours with stories and songs.