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intrigue

/ˈɪntɹiːɡ/noun, verb2 syllables

Intrigue means: form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.

Synonyms for intrigue4

noun, as in a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

machination

verb, as in form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

scheme, connive

verb, as in cause to be interested or curious

fascinate

What does intrigue mean?4

verb

1

form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

2

cause to be interested or curious

noun

1

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

2

a clandestine love affair

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with intrigue?2

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Intrigue in a sentence

  • This is a story full of intrigue, love, betrayal and secrets.gcaplan
  • He watches for an opportunity to intrigue against his rival.unknown
  • The employees were intrigued by the odd behavior of their boss.CM
  • She doesn't have to say a word to make me intrigued.marcelostockle
  • I'm intrigued to know what you think it means.CM
  • William was intrigued by the historical details in chapter five.Amastan
  • I was intrigued by the pathos in your work.shekitten
  • Yanni was so intrigued about what just happened.Amastan

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Forms of intrigue

as a noun

plural
intrigues

as a verb

past tense
intrigued
present participle
intriguing
third-person singular
intrigues
past participle
intrigued