1. (

• intrigue ,
• machination

) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends ;

2. (

• intrigue

) a clandestine love affair ;

1. (

• intrigue ,
• fascinate

) cause to be interested or curious ;

2. (

• scheme ,
• intrigue ,
• connive

) form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner ;