intrigue

Noun
  • A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends (synset 105917114)
    hypernym: game, plot, secret plan - a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
    hyponym: priestcraft - a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs
    synonym: machination
  • A clandestine love affair (synset 113954389)
    hypernym: love affair, romance - a relationship between two lovers
Verb
  • Cause to be interested or curious (synset 202684649)
    hypernym: interest, matter to - be of importance or consequence
    hyponym: grab, seize - capture the attention or imagination of
    synonym: fascinate
  • Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner (synset 200709785)
    hypernym: plot - plan secretly, usually something illegal
    synonym: connive, scheme

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