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wiles
This term carries a strong connotation of calculated deception and artfulness. It is rarely used to describe simple lies, but rather a sophisticated system of tricks or a seductive strategy designed to lead someone astray. The tone is often slightly archaic or literary, evoking images of sirens or cunning diplomats.
Grammatically, this word is a plurale tantum, meaning it is used almost exclusively in the plural form to describe a collection of tricks. It does not have a functional singular form in this sense; one does not typically refer to a single "wile" when discussing a person's deceptive nature.
Meanings
Examples
She used all her feminine wiles to get the promotion.
The fox is known for its cunning wiles in the forest.
He fell victim to the wiles of a professional con artist.
I cannot believe I was fooled by such simple wiles.
The siren used her magical wiles to lure the sailors to their doom.
The diplomat employed subtle wiles to secure the treaty.
Stop using your wiles on me and just tell me the truth.
The spy relied on his wiles to infiltrate the enemy camp.