Swike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /swaɪk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Swike is a verb meaning (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deceive, cheat; betray.
Meaning
(transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deceive, cheat; betray.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- swikes
- swiking
- swicken
Synonyms for swike
Depending on context, synonyms include double-cross, sell out, assfuck, betray, burn, cop out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swindle, swizz, cheat, skank, rook, sell.
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Sources & Attribution
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