intriguer

Definition of intriguernext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguer
Noun
  • Nadler then asked Bondi how many of Epstein's co-conspirators have been indicted, after which the exchange dissolved into chaos.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This week, at Congress’ insistence, the Department of Justice unredacted a 2019 FBI document labeling Wexner as a co-conspirator of Epstein’s.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Layups for the quarterback Roman did not do enough as a schemer and play caller to provide easy completions for Herbert.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Also in the mix were Dogbert, a maniacal schemer, and Catbert, the ruthless head of HR.
    Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Liz resented being portrayed in the media as a plotter in James’s coup-in-waiting.
    Gabriel Sherman, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Africa’s coup wave The case of the Free Officers Movement shows that plotters wait for clear signals that a coup is worth the risk.
    Jonathan Powell, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • That argument is still used to justify the retention of statues of Confederate generals, every one of whom was a traitor, in prominent public places.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Trump last week directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the release of grand jury testimonies from Epstein and his coconspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.
    Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 25 July 2025
  • Hecker’s questions probed the extent of Joseph’s diligence when conducting interviews of the coconspirators.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • The Conservatives, currently led by Kemi Badenoch, slammed Braverman following her defection, characterizing her as an inevitable turncoat and questioning her mental faculties.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
  • What starts as an innocent father/daughter college visit takes a shocking turn when Tony brutally strangles a Mob turncoat.
    Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Intriguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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