fascinate vs intrigue
intrigue vs fascinatefascinate is not a noun while intrigue is a noun.
fascinate and intrigue both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fascinate | No | No | Yes | No |
| intrigue | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
fascinate and intrigue
are synonyms defined as:
- fascinate and intrigue: cause to be interested or curious
| fascinate (noun) | intrigue (noun) |
|---|---|
| a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends | |
| a clandestine love affair |
| fascinate (verb) | intrigue (verb) |
|---|---|
| to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe | form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner |
| attract; cause to be enamored | cause to be interested or curious |
| cause to be interested or curious |
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