Contrivance and Intrigue

Contrivance noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.

Intrigue is a synonym for contrivance in plot topic. In some cases you can use "Intrigue" instead a noun "Contrivance", when it comes to topics like plan, stratagem.

Nearby Words: contrive, contrived, contriving, contriver

Intrigue noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

Contrivance is a synonym for intrigue in plot topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Intrigue", if it concerns topics such as scheme.

Nearby Words: intriguing, intrigued, intriguer