Cabal
Pronunciation: /kəˈbɑːl/
Cabal (noun)
- A small group of people who work together secretly for a common purpose.
- A secret plan made by a group to achieve a specific goal, often involving deceit.
Examples
- A cabal often meets in private to discuss their plans.
- The cabal devised a scheme to gain control of the organization.
Common collocations: mysterious cabal, powerful cabal, sinister plot, secret scheme