(~d)
1.
Intrigue is the making of secret plans to harm or deceive people.
...political ~.
...a powerful story of ~, passion and betrayal.
N-VAR: usu with supp
2.
If something, especially something strange, ~s you, it interests you and you want to know more about it.
The novelty of the situation ~d him.
= fascinate
VERB: V n