1. (noun) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• machination

2. (verb) cause to be interested or curious

• fascinate

3. (verb) form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• connive
• scheme

1. (noun) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• game
• plot
• secret plan

2. (noun) a clandestine love affair

• love affair
• romance

3. (verb) cause to be interested or curious

• interest
• matter to

4. (verb) form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• plot

1. (noun) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• priestcraft

2. (verb) cause to be interested or curious

• grab
• seize

1. (noun) a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• cabal
• complot
• conjure
• conspire
• machinate
• connive
• scheme
• devise
• get up
• machinate
• organise
• organize
• prepare

2. (verb) cause to be interested or curious

• captivation
• fascination
• fascination

3. (verb) form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• collusion
• connivance
• machination