cabal Synonyms
cabal Meaning
cabal (n)
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
cabal (v)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
cabal (n.)
Tradition; occult doctrine. See Cabala
A secret.
A number of persons united in some close design, usually to promote their private views and interests in church or state by intrigue; a secret association composed of a few designing persons; a junto.
The secret artifices or machinations of a few persons united in a close design; intrigue.
cabal (v. i.)
To unite in a small party to promote private views and interests by intrigue; to intrigue; to plot.
FAQs About the word cabal
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue, a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot), engage in plot
conspiracy,Mafia, clan, gang, crew, syndicate, network,mob, coven, coterie
disband, break up, dissolve, separate, part, sever, divorce, separate, sever, segregate
There were rumors of a secret cabal plotting to overthrow the government.
The cabal of influential businessmen controlled much of the city's economic landscape.
Despite their small numbers, the cabal wielded significant power behind the scenes.
The existence of a political cabal aiming to manipulate elections caused widespread concern.
