English dictionary
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English noun: cabal | |||
| 1. | cabal (group) a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue | ||
| Synonyms | camarilla, faction, junto | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | camp, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack | ||
| Member holonym | cabalist | ||
| 2. | cabal (cognition) a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) | ||
| Synonyms | conspiracy | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | game, plot, secret plan | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Gunpowder Plot | ||
| Domain category | government, political science, politics | ||
English verb: cabal | |||
| 1. | cabal (cognition) engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||
| Samples | They conspired to overthrow the government. | ||
| Synonyms | complot, conjure, conspire, machinate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | plot | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | coconspire | ||
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