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Intrigue (Noun)

Meaning 1

A clandestine love affair.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Their clandestine meetings fueled the intrigue that had been building between them for months.
  • The secrecy surrounding their affair only added to the intrigue, making their stolen moments together all the more thrilling.
  • As they navigated the complex web of their hidden relationship, the intrigue deepened, drawing them in with an otherworldly force.
  • The thrill of being discovered only heightened the intrigue, making each encounter a deliciously reckless gamble.
  • Their love was an intricate dance of deception and desire, a delicate balance of intrigue and passion that threatened to consume them both.

Hypernyms

  • Romance

Meaning 2

A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The politician's downfall was the result of a complex intrigue involving bribery and blackmail.
  • Her plan to sabotage the company from within was a carefully crafted intrigue that took months to unfold.
  • The novel's intricate plot was full of twists and turns, a true intrigue that kept readers guessing until the end.
  • The spy's mission was to uncover the intrigue behind the enemy's plans for world domination.
  • The company's CEO was ousted in a corporate intrigue that involved a rival executive and a disgruntled board member.

Synonyms

  • Machination

Hypernyms

  • Secret Plan
  • Game

Related Words

  • Intrigue (verb)
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