brigue
briɡ
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Definition of brigue - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

intrigueRaresecretive plans or schemes to gain advantageRare
  • The court was filled with brigue and deception.
conspiracy plot scheme

Verb

intr.
1.
persuadeRareseek to obtain something by persuasionRare
  • He tried to brigue support from the committee members.
lobby solicit
2.
schemeRareUKengage in secret scheming for a goalRareUK
  • They brigued to gain control of the organization.
plot scheme
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Origin of brigue

French, brigue (intrigue)

Examples of brigue in a sentence

  • Political brigue often leads to unexpected alliances.
  • She managed to brigue her way into the exclusive club.
  • They tried to brigue the officials for a favorable decision.
  • He brigued to get the promotion.
  • They brigued behind closed doors to influence the decision.

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  1. French:brigue, briguer, ...
  2. German:Intrige, überreden, ...
  3. Italian:intrigo, cercare supporto, ...
  4. Spanish:intriga, persuadir, ...
  5. Portuguese:intriga, angariar, ...
  6. Chinese:阴谋, 争取, ...
  7. Japanese:策略, 支持を得る, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤامَرَة, سَعَى لِإِقْنَاعِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּכְכִים, לְשַׁכְנֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:интрига, искать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтрига, домагатися, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रिग, समर्थन प्राप्त करना, ...

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