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intrigue
[/ɪnˈtriːg/]
noun/verb
pl: intrigues
intriga
1.
(noun) A secret or underhand scheme; a plot or conspiracy
The palace was full of political intrigue.
O palácio estava cheio de intriga política.
2.
(noun) A clandestine love affair
Their secret intrigue lasted for years.
Sua intriga secreta durou anos.
3.
(verb) To arouse curiosity or interest in someone
The mysterious painting intrigued the art collector.
A pintura misteriosa intrigou o colecionador de arte.
4.
(verb) To engage in secret plots or machinations
They were intriguing against the king.
Eles estavam intrigando contra o rei.
Synonyms
plot
scheme
conspiracy
machination
fascinate
captivate
intricate
Antonyms
straightforwardness
honesty
transparency
bore
disinterest
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intriga
Most common usage in both noun and verb forms
Rio de Janeiro
intriga
Standard usage, sometimes with colloquial emphasis on scheming
São Paulo
intriga
Standard usage in business and political contexts
Portugal
intriga
Identical usage; also 'trama' for plot-related meanings in literature
Related Idioms & Phrases
web of intrigue
court intrigue
shrouded in intrigue
full of intrigue
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