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".
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How words are described
| absolute | absolute discretion | absolute guile |
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