Cabal

Pronunciation: /kəˈbɑːl/

Cabal (noun)

  1. A small group of people who work together secretly for a common purpose.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Cabal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Cabal

  • A group that is transparent and inclusive.