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intrigue vs fascinate

fascinate vs intrigue

intrigue is a noun but fascinate is not a noun.

intrigue and fascinate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intrigue Yes No Yes No
fascinate No No Yes No
As verbs, intrigue and fascinate are synonyms defined as:
  • intrigue and fascinate: cause to be interested or curious
intrigue (noun) fascinate (noun)
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
a clandestine love affair
intrigue (verb) fascinate (verb)
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
cause to be interested or curious attract; cause to be enamored
cause to be interested or curious
Difference between intrigue and fascinate

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