Discretion and Guile

Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Guile and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guile" instead a noun "Discretion".

Guile

Guile noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Discretion and guile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Guile".

Nearby Words: guileless, guileful

How words are described

absolute absolute discretion absolute guile
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