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plural of intrigue.
present tense form of intrigue (3rd person singular).

intrigues

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 hookup maneuver manipulation plan ruse stratagem trickery wile

WEAK

little game

Antonyms

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honesty

STRONG

truthfulness

NOUN

love affair

Synonyms

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intimacy

STRONG

affair amour attachment case flirtation infatuation interlude liaison romance

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate hatred

VERB

arouse curiosity

Synonyms

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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

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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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intrigues

Hawk and Pína present a noticeably different picture of a relationship than most rom-coms offer — a kinetic, unpredictable spark that fuels the movie’s uncertainty and intrigues the audience tenfold.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

What intrigues the city, for at least part of the parking lots around Angel Stadium: a youth sports park for all those travel ball teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

"Pep intrigues me," said Robinson, who is now head coach of Salford City.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

More than 220 years later, the Lewis and Clark expedition still intrigues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

Find something, that intrigues you and study it with all your heart!

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller