intrigue
nounfeminine/ĩˈtɾiɣɐ/medium
in·tri·ga
Definition
A secret or underhand scheme; a plot or conspiracy.
The novel is full of political intrigue and betrayal.
He was accused of being involved in an intrigue to discredit his rival.
Common collocations
web of intriguepolitical intriguecourt intrigueinvolved in intrigue
Etymology
Do italiano 'intrigare', 'embaraçar, enredar'.