Associations to the word «Intrigue»

Wiktionary

INTRIGUE, noun. A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
INTRIGUE, noun. The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.
INTRIGUE, noun. Clandestine intercourse between persons; illicit intimacy; a liaison.
INTRIGUE, verb. (intransitive) To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.
INTRIGUE, verb. (transitive) To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.
INTRIGUE, verb. (intransitive) To have clandestine or illicit intercourse.
INTRIGUE, verb. (transitive) To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate.

Dictionary definition

INTRIGUE, noun. A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends.
INTRIGUE, noun. A clandestine love affair.
INTRIGUE, verb. Cause to be interested or curious.
INTRIGUE, verb. Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill