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intrigue

ɪnˈtriːɡ

noun

intryga

inˈtrɨɡa· rzeczownik
Also
fascynacja(f)
Definition

The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental, or a mysterious quality that arouses curiosity.

Examples
The novel was full of political intrigue and betrayal.
Powieść była pełna politycznych intryg i zdrady.
The old house held a certain intrigue for the children.
Stary dom budził pewną fascynację u dzieci.
Synonyms
plotschemeconspiracyfascination
Collocations
political intriguesense of intrigueromantic intrigue

verb

intrygować

inˈtrɨɡɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
fascynować
Definition

To arouse the curiosity or interest of someone, or to make secret plans.

Examples
The mystery of the missing jewels intrigued the detective.
Tajemnica zaginionych klejnotów zaintrygowała detektywa.
He was intrigued by her unusual story.
Był zaintrygowany jej niezwykłą historią.
Synonyms
fascinatecaptivateplotscheme
Collocations
deeply intrigueintrigue someoneintrigue the public
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