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political intrigue

[pəˈlɪtɪkəl ɪnˈtriːg]
nounpl: political intrigues
intriga política
1. Secret or underhand scheming or maneuvering in political affairs; complex political machinations and plots
The senator's career was derailed by political intrigue within the party.
A carreira do senador foi arruinada pela intriga política dentro do partido.
2. A plot or conspiracy involving politicians or government officials
Court intrigue and political intrigue plagued the administration.
A intriga da corte e a intriga política assolaram a administração.
NYC Slang
political games, backroom deals
Synonyms
political maneuveringschemingconspiracymachinationplotbackstabbingpolitical manipulationsubterfuge
Antonyms
transparencyhonestyopennessstraightforwardness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intriga política
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intriga política
Common in media and political discourse
São Paulo
intriga política
Frequently used in business and political contexts
Portugal
intriga política
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind-the-scenes maneuvering
cloak-and-dagger politics
political chess
power play
backstage politics
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