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wile in German

wile in German is Schlich — wile means a crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.

wile in German

Schlich
noun
(usually, in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice

What does "wile" mean?

  1. noun A crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.
    "She used her wiles to talk her way past security."
  2. verb To lure or charm someone through cunning or trickery.
    "He tried to wile her into agreeing with a bit of flattery."
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wile in a sentence

  • She used her wiles to talk her way past security.
  • He tried to wile her into agreeing with a bit of flattery.

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What is "wile" in German?

"wile" in German is Schlich. wile means: A crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.

How do you use "wile" in a sentence?

Example: "She used her wiles to talk her way past security." In German, "wile" is Schlich.

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