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
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
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