ca·bal (k
n.
1. A conspiratorial group of plotters or intriguers: “Espionage is quite precisely it (Frank Conroy).
2. A secret scheme or plot.
intr.v. ca·balled , ca·bal·ling , ca·bals
To form a cabal; conspire.
[French cabale , from Medieval Latin cabala ; see kabbalah .]
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Noun
1.
cabal – a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
2.
cabal – a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
plot , secret plan , game – a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); “they concocted a plot to discredit the governor”; “I saw through his little game from the start”
Gunpowder Plot – a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes
Verb
1.
cabal – engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; “They conspired to overthrow the government”
coconspire – conspire together; “The two men coconspired to cover up the Federal investigation”
plot – plan secretly, usually something illegal; “They plotted the overthrow of the government”
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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a cabal of powerful men, working secretly” (Frank Conroy).