intrigue

Definitions of intrigue
  1. noun
    the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.
    synonyms: action
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    types:
    action
    the series of events that form a plot
    type of:
    conte, histoire, récit
    a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
  2. noun
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
    synonyms: cabale, conspiration, machination
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    type of:
    complot, plan
    a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
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