Synonyms & related words for intrigue

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intrigue — including machination, fascinate, connive, scheme, underplot, plot. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intrigue

Explore words related to intrigue — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include intrigante, intriguer, suspense, intriguingly, suspenseful, subplot, treachery, complotting. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intrigue

Common synonyms for intrigue include machination, fascinate, connive, scheme, underplot, plot, conspiracy, counterplot — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intrigue come from?

The word intrigue breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root trig-, from Latin tricae (“entanglements, troubles”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.