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Definition of Intrigue
Intrigue Intrigue In*trigue" ([i^]n*tr[=e]g"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Intrigued (-tr[=e]gd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Intriguing.] [F.
intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See
Intricate, Extricate.]
1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a
purpose by secret artifice.
2. To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.
Intrigue Intrigue In*trigue", v. t.
To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to
embarrass. [Obs.]
How doth it [sin] perplex and intrique the whole course
of your lives! --Dr. J.
Scott.
Intrigue Intrigue In*trigue", n. [Cf. F. intrique. See Intrigue, v.
i.]
1. Intricacy; complication. [Obs.] --Sir M. Hale.
2. A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some
purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
Busy meddlers with intrigues of state. --Pomfret.
3. The plot or romance; a complicated scheme of designs,
actions, and events. --Pope.
4. A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of
different sexes; an amour; a liaison.
The hero of a comedy is represented victorious in
all his intrigues. --Swift.
Syn: Plot; scheme; conspiracy; machination.
