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intrigue

[in-treeg, in-treeg, in-treeg] / ɪnˈtrig, ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig /
NOUN
scheme
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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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There will be no further information, only biting intrigue.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Prediction markets are increasingly showing up in conversations about American culture, including Wall Street palace intrigue.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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

The political art lacks passion and the apolitical art lacks intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Something that would intrigue the Specials enough to investigate.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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