интри́га — meaning in English

English meaning

• affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
• faction noun A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.
• intrigue noun A secret plot or scheme, often involving deception.
• machination noun A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
• relationship noun The way two or more people or things are connected, or the connection itself.

Senses

интри́га is used for these senses in English:

• affair A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
• faction (uncountable) Strife; discord.
• intrigue A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
• machination (chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473]
• plot A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
• relationship A romantic or sexual involvement.

affair — full definition

1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

faction — full definition

1. noun A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.
2. noun A blend of fact and fiction in a book, film, or other work.

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