intrigue
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6.7
- noun
- /ɪnˈtriɡ/
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intriga
- In the historical drama, the intrigue among court members leads to unexpected betrayals.
- political intrigue
- conspiracy and intrigue
- foreign intrigue
This story has everything, intrigue, suspense, an old man washing himself.
- This story has everything, intrigue, suspense, an old man washing himself.
- Is is a hotbed of of political intrigue.
- It's full of misinformation, misdirection, and even some intrigue.
- So if you're interested in superheroes, a little bit of cringe but sweet romance, and then this, I guess kind of political intrigue, it had it all.
- There's a little bit of intrigue, there's mystery, there's adventure, all the ingredients that make a really good soap opera.
- Alcoholics and murder and intrigue and subterfuge and back office deals like these are not new things, and they are part of our history.
- So much intrigue to unravel there, so much interest at play.
- It's essentially in our modern time, a version of what was the big game a century or so ago, of intrigue, of domination.
Examples
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The novel is filled with political intrigue as characters plot against each other for power.
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So much intrigue to unravel there, so much interest at play.
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A little foreign intrigue with one... domestic crime with the other.
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I think my skills would better serve you in foreign policy, Mr. President, not foreign intrigue.
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Very heavy on political intrigue, some twist, some interesting world building.
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Professional music is as full of political intrigue and personal rivalry as professional science.
Academic text (1993) -
Frankly, I'm not interested in political intrigue.
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The plot moves from petty intrigue to grand tragedy without a real break.
Academic text (1997) -
The central figure in this intrigue was a dirty Portuguese, who also taught at the Liceu.
Fiction book (1995) -
A millionaire at thirty, he could afford a taste of gossip and intrigue in his ventures.
Fiction book (1997)
Synonyms
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8.2
A secret plan to trick or cheat people
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5.5
A secret plan by a group to do something illegal or harmful
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9.3
A secret, clever plan to harm or trick others
Antonyms
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Etymology
Intrigue meaning a secret and complicated plot comes from the idea of a 'tangle' or 'entanglement', which you also see in intricate. That's why an intrigue is a twisted, often dishonest plan hidden from others.