Meaning of the word intrigue in English

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intrigue

US /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
UK /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

Verb

1.

to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious:

Example:
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.

Noun

1.

(the making of) a secret plan to do something, especially something that will harm another person:

Example:
a tale of political intrigue
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