intriguer

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Intriguers took advantage of this state of affairs to further their own ends.

From Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief by Roberts, Frederick Sleigh

Intriguers of this kind found it better to unsettle the Nicene decisions, on behalf of conservatism forsooth, than to maintain them in the name of truth.

From The Arian Controversy by Gwatkin, Henry Melvill

And there were domestic Ostermanns, foreign Bottas, La Chetardies, and dangerous Intriguers and Opposition figures, to improve any grudge that might arise.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas

Intriguers as well as downright knaves are often capable of experiencing moments of sincere and pure sentiments; in certain encounters every human being rises superior to him-or herself.

From Samuel Brohl and Company by Cherbuliez, Victor