INTRIGUE


Meaning of INTRIGUE in English

[in.trigue] vb in.trigued ; in.trigu.ing [F intriguer, fr. It intrigare, fr. L intricare] vt (1612) 1: cheat, trick

2: to accomplish by intrigue "intrigued myself into the club" 3 obs: entangle

4: to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of "intrigued by the tale" ~ vi: to carry on an intrigue; esp: plot, scheme -- in.trigu.er n

[2]in.trigue n (1647) 1 a: a secret scheme: machination b: the practice of engaging in intrigues

2: a clandestine love affair syn see plot

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