[syn: scheme, intrigue, connive]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Intrigue \In*trigue"\ ([i^]n*tr[=e]g"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Intrigued (-tr[=e]gd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Intriguing.] [F.
intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See
Intricate, Extricate.]
1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a
purpose by secret artifice.
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2. To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Intrigue \In*trigue"\, v. t.
To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to
embarrass. [Obs.]
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How doth it [sin] perplex and intrique the whole course
of your lives! --Dr. J.
Scott.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Intrigue \In*trigue"\, n. [Cf. F. intrique. See Intrigue, v.
i.]
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1. Intricacy; complication. [Obs.] --Sir M. Hale.
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2. A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some
purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
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Busy meddlers with intrigues of state. --Pomfret.
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3. The plot of a play or romance; a complicated scheme of
designs, actions, and events. --Pope.
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4. A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of
different sexes; an amour; a liaison.
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The hero of a comedy is represented victorious in
all his intrigues. --Swift.
Syn: Plot; scheme; conspiracy; machination.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
intrigue
n 1: a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually
sinister) ends [syn: intrigue, machination]
2: a clandestine love affair
v 1: cause to be interested or curious [syn: intrigue,
fascinate]
2: form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner [syn: scheme,
intrigue, connive]