plot, intrigue, machination, conspiracy, cabal mean a plan secretly devised to accomplish an evil or treacherous end. plot implies careful foresight in planning a complex scheme.

INTRIGUE definition: to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate. See examples of intrigue used in a sentence.

INTRIGUE definition: 1. to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious: 2. (the making…. Learn more.

n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes: seized the throne by intrigue. 2. A clandestine love affair.

Intrigue is the making of secret plans to harm or deceive people. ...political intrigue.

to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol.

Definition of intrigue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.