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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.

Meaning of Intrigue from wikipedia

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