wyle

/waɪl/ or /waɪl/ or /waɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a trick or deception, especially one used to evade detection or responsibility

“The thief used a wyle to sneak past the security guards.”

2. verb

to evade detection or responsibility by using a trick or deception

“The politician tried to wyle her way out of the scandal.”

Synonyms

  • deception
  • ruse
  • trick

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • sincerity