1. a person who engages in secret schemes or plots
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The court was full of intrigants seeking to influence the king’s decisions.
• She was known as a clever intrigant who could manipulate any situation to her advantage.
• The novel’s villain was a masterful intrigant who worked behind the scenes.
• Political intrigants often operate in the shadows of power.
• The ambassador suspected that several intrigants were working against the peace negotiations.