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intrigue Synonyms

Another word for intrigue

Choosing another word for intrigue depends on context, so the 39 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate.

Usage Example

"The unusual architectural design of the museum immediately intrigued the visitors."

Strongest
fascinate
captivate
interest
Strong
engage
enthrall
absorb
allure
attract
grip
beguile

• noun (Context 2)

The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental; a clandestine plot or scheme.

Usage Example

"The historical novel is filled with royal court plot and diplomatic betrayal."

Strongest
plot
scheme
conspiracy
machination
Strong
subterfuge
maneuvering
collusion
skulduggery
cabal
Weak
racket

• noun (Context 3)

A mysterious or fascinating quality that arouses curiosity or interest.

Usage Example

"The ancient ruins held an undeniable air of fascination for the visiting archaeologists."

Strongest
fascination
Strong
mystique
mystery
allure
interest
appeal
charm
enticement

• verb (Context 4)

To carry on a secret plot or underhanded scheme.

Usage Example

"Rival factions within the ministry continued to conspire against the prime minister."

Strongest
conspire
scheme
plot
Strong
machinate
collude
connive
maneuver
cabal

• noun (Context 5)

A secret or illicit love affair.

Usage Example

"Gossip columnists quickly uncovered the politician's romantic affair."

Strongest
affair
liaison
Strong
amour
tryst
dalliance
entanglement
fling
assignation

Opposites of intrigue

The opposite of intrigue shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bore
honesty
tire
boredom
transparency
turn off
candor
openness
See all opposites of intrigue

• Nearby Words

intricate
intricately
intricateness
intrigue
intriguing
intriguingly
intrinsic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intrigue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intrigue
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