intrigants

/ˈɪntrɪɡənts/
noun
  1. People who secretly plan or plot something, often to gain power or cause harm.
    • The company's success was threatened by a few intrigants spreading rumors.
    • The palace was full of intrigants who whispered lies to the king.
    • In the novel, a group of intrigants conspires to overthrow the government.
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