connive vs intrigue

connive is not a noun while intrigue is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
connive	No	No	Yes	No
intrigue	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connive and intrigue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of connive include scheme.

connive (noun)	intrigue (noun)
	a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
	a clandestine love affair

connive (verb)	intrigue (verb)
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner	form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally	cause to be interested or curious