intrigue
Cross references: 1. plot 1. in.trigue \in-'tre-g\ vb [F intriguer, fr. It intrigare, fr. L intricare to entangle,]perplex 1: CHEAT, TRICK 2: to accomplish by intrigue obs 3: ENTANGLE 4: to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of : to carry on an intrigue; esp : PLOT, SCHEME - in.trigu.er n 2. in.trigue \'in-.tre-g, in-'\ n 1a: a covert and involved stratagem : MACHINATION 1b: the practice of engaging in intrigues 2: a clandestine love affair