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intrigue

[in-treeg, in-treeg, in-treeg] / ɪnˈtrig, ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig /
NOUN
scheme
Synonyms
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chicanery complication conspiracy fraud machination plot
STRONG
artifice cabal collusion contrivance deal design dodge double-dealing fix frame-up game graft maneuver manipulation plan ruse stratagem trickery wile
WEAK
little game
Antonyms
STRONGEST
honesty
STRONG
truthfulness
NOUN
love affair
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intimacy
STRONG
affair amour attachment case flirtation infatuation interlude liaison romance
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike hate hatred
VERB
arouse curiosity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attract captivate charm delight enchant entertain excite fascinate pique please rivet tickle titillate
STRONG
appeal bait con draw grab hook interest mousetrap pull tout
WEAK
lead on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore depress disenchant disgust displease offend refuse repel repulse tire turn off
STRONG
let go push release
WEAK
forget neglect
VERB
plot
Synonyms
STRONG
angle cogitate collude connive conspire contrive devise finagle machinate maneuver operate plan promote scheme
WEAK
be in cahoots cook up frame up set up work hand in glove
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore leave alone neglect
WEAK
bore forget

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The characters she has assembled have a peppery intrigue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

That segment is far outnumbered by people who may fit the contemporary definition of philistines, non-religious viewers who are only in it for the pulse-pounding swordplay and palace intrigue.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

What’s Next: Prediction markets are increasingly showing up in conversations about American culture, including Wall Street’s own version of palace intrigue.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

"It was a bit looser than a friendship - it was more intrigue," says Hutchcroft, noting Barrett appeared to love playing the VIP in fashion houses and members' clubs.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

These were happy, well-adjusted teens with lives that were accordingly rich with activities and social intrigue having nothing to do with their parents.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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