intrigue

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1. intrigue - Noun

2. intrigue - Verb

Meaning

To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.

To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.

To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to embarrass.

Intricacy; complication.

A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

The plot or romance; a complicated scheme of designs, actions, and events.

A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of different sexes; an amour; a liaison.

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A bit of additional intrigue was added on Thursday evening, when star signal caller Trevor Lawrence was ruled out due to a positive COVID test result. Source: Internet

After the murder of the tribune in 1354 Albornoz pursued his task of restoring the pope's authority by intrigue and force with remarkable success. Source: Internet

All of this I wish to and shall fulfil faithfully, honestly and as an earnest judge, without deceit and intrigue, so help me God, in body and mind. Source: Internet

Amidst intrigue in the Afghan court, and political and civil unrest in India, he sought to divert attention from the internal divisions of Afghanistan and unite all faction behind him by attacking the British. Source: Internet

An 18th century copy of his portrait and autograph Elizabeth remained close with Dudley and he, with her blessing and on her prompting, pursued his suit for her hand in an atmosphere of diplomatic intrigue. Source: Internet

Although emperor in the novel, his brother Lucius is portrayed as being the more powerful and skilled in intrigue and ruthlessness. Source: Internet

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