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cabal (kəˈbæl)

Definitions

noun

a small group of intriguers, esp one formed for political purposes
a secret plot, esp a political one; conspiracy; intrigue
a secret or exclusive set of people; clique

verb

(intr)

to form a cabal; conspire; plot

Word Origin

C17: from French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabala; see cabbala

Synonyms

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= clique, set, party, league, camp, coalition, faction, caucus, junta, coterie, schism, confederacy, conclave,

= plot, scheme, intrigue, conspiracy, machination,

Cabal (kəˈbæl)

Definitions

noun

See the Cabal

Word Origin

see kabbalah; by a coincidence, the initials of Charles II's ministers can be arranged to form this word

Usage examples

She relished the thought of their little cabal , the two of them, her and Bainbridge.
Salley Vickers, MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)
Does a mysterious cabal of cultural elites pull the strings of the Democratic Party?
Maxim (2004)
In no time, a Miller cabal will form - or he'll get next to nothing done.
Toronto Sun (2003)
That Cabinet ministers are taking decisions, however haphazardly, rather than a neat cabal of advisers in No 10, can only be to the good.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Although Harold made him `slightly sick' he no longer led a cabal against Macmillan.
Simon Ball, THE GUARDSMEN (2004)

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