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intriguers

in·trigue
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
    • /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
    • /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/

Definitions of intriguers word

  • verb with object intriguers to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work. 1
  • verb with object intriguers to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. 1
  • verb with object intriguers to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol. 1
  • verb with object intriguers to accomplish or force by crafty plotting or underhand machinations. 1
  • verb with object intriguers Obsolete. to entangle. 1
  • verb with object intriguers Obsolete. to trick or cheat. 1

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Origin of intriguers

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French intriguer < Italian intrigare < Latin intrīcāre to entangle; see intricate

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Parts of speech for Intriguers

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intriguers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for intriguers

noun intriguers

  • spy — a person employed by a government to obtain secret information or intelligence about another, usually hostile, country, especially with reference to military or naval affairs.
  • hypocrite — a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
  • renegade — a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
  • deserter — A deserter is someone who leaves their job in the armed forces without permission.
  • conspirator — A conspirator is a person who joins a conspiracy.

Antonyms for intriguers

noun intriguers

  • loyalist — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.

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