v. i. | 1. | To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice. |
2. | To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour. | |
v. t. | 1. | To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to embarrass. |
n. | 1. | |
1. | Intricacy; complication. | |
2. | A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem. | |
3. | The plot of a play or romance; a complicated scheme of designs, actions, and events. | |
4. | A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of different sexes; an amour; a liaison. |
Noun | 1. | intrigue - a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends Synonyms: machination |
2. | intrigue - a clandestine love affair | |
Verb | 1. | intrigue - cause to be interested or curious Synonyms: fascinate |
2. | intrigue - form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner |