What does swike mean?
Swike means (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deceive, cheat; betray..
Swike
/swaɪk/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deceive, cheat; betray..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deceive, cheat; betray.
- (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To stop, cease.
- (dialectal or obsolete) Deceitful; treacherous.
- (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Deceit; treachery.
- (dialectal or obsolete) A deceiver; betrayer, traitor.
- (dialectal or obsolete) A hiding place; den; cave.
Example Sentences
The Saxon Chronicle contradicts itself as to Algar's outlawry, stating in one passage that he was outlawed without any kind of guilt, and in another that he was outlawed as swike, or traitor, and that he made a confession of it before all the men there gathered.
Synonyms for swike
Antonyms for swike
Related Words
Word Forms
- swikes
- swiking
- swoke
- swicken
- more swike
- most swike
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for swike?
Common synonyms include double-cross, sell out, stab in the back, assfuck.
What is the opposite of swike?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use swike in a sentence?
The Saxon Chronicle contradicts itself as to Algar's outlawry, stating in one passage that he was outlawed without any kind of guilt, and in another that he was outlawed as swike, or traitor, and that he made a confession of it before all the men there gathered.
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