"intrigues" in the noun sense
1. intrigue, machination
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
2. intrigue
a clandestine love affair
"intrigues" in the verb sense
1. intrigue, fascinate
cause to be interested or curious
2. scheme, intrigue, connive
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
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