intrigue | Definition of intrigue

intrigue

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of intrigue

1 to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends

evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high

Synonyms of intrigue

collude, compass, connive, conspire, contrive, machinate, plot, put up, scheme

Words Related to intrigue

brew, concoct, cook (up), devise, hatch

engineer, jockey, maneuver, manipulate

design, frame, lay out, map, plan, shape

2 to hold the attention of

the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting

Synonyms of intrigue

absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, involve, occupy

Words Related to intrigue

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess

hypnotize, mesmerize

distract, preoccupy

hog, monopolize

Phrases Synonymous with intrigue

catch one's eye

Near Antonyms of intrigue

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary