intrigue (n.)

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

    [ Syn: machination ]

  2. a clandestine love affair

    intrigue (v.)

  1. cause to be interested or curious

    [ Syn: fascinate ]

  2. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

    [ Syn: scheme , connive ]

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