🕵️‍♂️cabal

noun
/kəˈbæl/

Meaning

A secret group or faction engaged in plotting or intrigue.
a secret political clique or faction

Example Sentences

A small cabal was working behind the scenes to influence the election.

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

Example Expressions

cabal of power

Synonyms

conspiracy, faction, clique, plot, scheme, coterie
Entry 1
conspiracy, faction, clique, plot, scheme
Entry 2
conspiracy, clique, faction, coterie

Antonyms

openness, transparency, honesty, open group, public organization
Entry 1
openness, transparency, honesty
Entry 2
open group, public organization

Collocations

secret cabal, political cabal, powerful cabal, cabal of leaders
Entry 1
secret cabal, political cabal, powerful cabal, cabal of leaders
Entry 2
political cabal, secret cabal, powerful cabal

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