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Synonyms for wile

to pass (time) without working or in avoiding work

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Synonyms for wile

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

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Wile, who played more than 600 games for the Baggies before moving into the boardroom as chief executive, has been impressed with what he's seen of the Croatian.
Wile, the club's third highestappearance maker, was staggered at how Albion's season unfolded.
The result was the red card for Wile, spoiling the afternoon for the Gwent outfit.
"It goes from bad to worse," said 70-year-old Wile. "To take advantage of going away, you'd hope everyone would treat it as it should be and lift the pressure a little bit.
Strikers Julian Barsi and Wile were always a threat and Wile scored three goals to complete the 4-0 win.
Wile, who played with Brown through the 1970s, described Albion's record appearance maker and goalscorer as a 'special person and a special player'.
Wile dodged through an obstacle course for a few minutes before stopping and pulling out a ring box out of his pocket and popping the question.
"It is pretty much the only game I ever played in some people's eyes," Wile laughs.
WEST Brom legend John Wile believes poor preparation is behind Albion's stodgy start to the season but has urged supporters to be patient with Alan Irvine's side.
Nineteen were from people who "may have posed a threat to national security", a report by Biometrics Commissioner Prof Paul Wiles said.
has appointed Julian Wiles to the position of vice president of operations.
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Wiles has denied the speculation and threatened legal action against anyone that will preach falsehood against him.
Children enjoy one of the performances of the 'world's tallest bubble man', William Wiles. PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam.