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Definition of Cabal
1. Verb. Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together. "They cabal to move "; "They conspired to overthrow the government"
Exact synonyms: Complot, Conjure, Conspire, Machinate
Specialized synonyms: Coconspire
Generic synonyms: Plot
Derivative terms: Conspiracy, Conspirative, Conspirator, Machination, Machinator
Specialized synonyms: Coconspire
Generic synonyms: Plot
Derivative terms: Conspiracy, Conspirative, Conspirator, Machination, Machinator
2. Noun. A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.
Exact synonyms: Camarilla, Faction, Junto
Generic synonyms: Camp, Clique, Coterie, Ingroup, Inner Circle, Pack
Member holonyms: Cabalist
Generic synonyms: Camp, Clique, Coterie, Ingroup, Inner Circle, Pack
Member holonyms: Cabalist
3. Noun. A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot).
Exact synonyms: Conspiracy
Generic synonyms: Game, Plot, Secret Plan
Specialized synonyms: Gunpowder Plot
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Derivative terms: Conspire
Generic synonyms: Game, Plot, Secret Plan
Specialized synonyms: Gunpowder Plot
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Derivative terms: Conspire
Definition of Cabal
1. n. Tradition; occult doctrine. See Cabala
2. v. i. To unite in a small party to promote private views and interests by intrigue; to intrigue; to plot.
Definition of Cabal
1. Noun. A usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose. ¹
2. Noun. A secret plot. ¹
3. Noun. An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism. ¹
4. Verb. To engage in the activities of a cabal ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cabal
1. to conspire [v -BALLED, -BALLING, -BALS] - See also: conspire