wiles

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

Synonyms

trickery, chicanery, chicane, guile, wile, shenanigan

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