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intrigue

in·trigue [ in trg ]


verb  (past and past participle in·trigued, present participle in·trigu·ing, 3rd person present singular in·trigues)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb interest somebody: to make somebody greatly interested or curious

2. intransitive verb scheme: to scheme or use underhanded methods to achieve something

3. intransitive verb have secret lover: to carry on a secret love affair ( archaic )



noun  (plural in·trigues)
Definition:
 
1. secret plotting: secret scheming or plotting

2. secret plot: a secret scheme or plot

[Early 17th century. Via French< Italian intrigo< intrigare "entangle" < Latin intricare (see intricate)]

in·trigu·er [ in trgər ] noun
in·trigu·ing adjective
in·trigu·ing·ly adverb
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